Cardiff Metropolitan University

BA Business Management Human Resource Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

This 3-year course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for effective management of businesses and organisations.

You’ll explore the core principles that govern business operations and develop a strong foundation in management. Alongside this, you’ll build soft skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, and a professional mindset that allows you to assess challenges and provide practical solutions.

With a focus on Human Resource Management, this course gives special attention to managing people within organisations, particularly from a global perspective. You’ll learn about recruitment, performance management, employee relations, dismissals, workplace policies, and employment laws across different nations.

Teaching methods include a mix of lectures, seminars, guest lectures, workshops, and tutorials. You’ll also have opportunities to apply what you've learned through case studies, field trips, internships, and hands-on projects. Assessment methods are designed to depict real-world situations, often through simulations, group presentations, and written reports.

Entry requirements

These are the typical entry requirements to study BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at Cardiff Metropolitan University:

The university will consider applicants unable to meet the grade requirements but who have adequate professional experience. Shortlisted individuals may go through an interview session.

Grade requirement

  • Applicants need at least 112 UCAS points from a minimum of 3 A-Levels with grades CCC. (No specific subjects required)
  • The university accepts the DMM in the BTEC.
  • International applicants may submit an IB diploma with 2 x H5 grades ( no specific subjects required)

English Language Requirement

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall (at least 5.5 in all sections).

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for students who complete a BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) in the UK include:

  • Marketing Manager  
  • Business Sales Executives  
  • Estate Agents and Auctioneers
  • Entrepreneur  
  • Project Manager  
  • Business Analyst 

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026) for a BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year.

Admission

Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS. If you need expert assistance regarding your admission to the university, please reach out to one of our AHZ counsellors.

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