BSc Business Management with Human Resource Management with foundation year and placement
Course overview
This course helps you understand how to manage people and why employees are important in a business. It is approved by the CIPD, which means you can get a head start in your HR career. You will learn how to create fair and lasting ways to hire, train, support, and improve staff performance.
The course has a foundation year if you don't meet the usual entry rules. After that, you will do a placement year to get real work experience. The school year has two 15-week terms with classes, study time, and tests. You will study things like how people act in organisations, international HR, employee relationships, and main business ideas.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other important information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements
- For the regular BSc (Hons) course, you will usually need ABB. If you want to do the BSc (Hons) with a foundation year, you will normally need CCC. Remember, the university does not accept A-level General Studies or Critical Thinking. Also, if you are taking an A-level science subject, you must pass the practical part.
- You need to have at least a Grade C (4) in both English Language and Mathematics at GCSE (or an equivalent) when you send in your application.
English Proficiency
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.5 overall in IELTS Academic, with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
- Equivalent test scores from PTE Academic (67) or Duolingo English Test (120) are also accepted.
Scholarships
Discounts for Surrey Graduates
As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.
Up to 20% of feesEarly Payment Discount
The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000ICAEW Foundation Bursary
The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.
Up to £5,000International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS
The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Excellence Award (Postgraduate)
This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.
Up to £5,000International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)
The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.
Up to £5,000ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
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Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship
This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.
Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.
Surrey MBA Women in Leadership
This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.
The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship
The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).
Up to £30,000
Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue careers like:
- Human Resources Adviser/Officer
- Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruitment)
- Training and Development Coordinator
- Employee Relations Specialist
- HR Business Partner
- Management Consultant
Cost of study
The Foundation Year tuition fee for 2025/26 is £5,760. For the subsequent degree years, the annual tuition fee is £22,000 for international students. There is also a professional training fee of £1,900 for the placement year.
Admission
Applicants can apply for the course directly on the university's official website. Reach out to our trained advisors for help.
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