BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course focuses on the practical skills outlined in the CIPD Professional Map. Compared to our core BA (Hons) Business and Management course, there's a greater focus on how to inspire and develop people effectively. It focuses on acquiring the skills necessary to manage the evolving HR function, including modern, individualised contractual employment relationships that are often remotely and digitally managed in an authentic, transparent, and ethical manner.
We prioritise employability across all years of undergraduate degrees. This helps you strengthen the six key essential attributes of being capable, enquiring, creative, enterprising, ethical, and global in outlook necessitated by the world today. You'll understand how businesses create success, how to manage business operations, how to make informed decisions, and how to lead change in organisations.
In addition, CIPD-accredited qualifications can significantly enhance your career
Key highlights
- Practical skills aligned with the CIPD Professional Map
- Stronger focus on inspiring and developing people than general business
- Covers remote, digital and individualised employment relationships
- Employability embedded across every year of study
- Builds skills in business operations, decision-making and leading change
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Human resources officer
- HR adviser
- Learning and development officer
- Recruitment consultant
- Employee relations adviser
- Management trainee
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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