
Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Human Resource Management (HRM) is attractive to those who wish to study a business-related subject with a focus on developing the skills of a HR practitioner. This bachelor’s degree in human resources is professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). It integrates business issues with the management of people, helping you apply your learning to real life scenarios.
Our BA HR degree integrates theory, practice and experience beyond the classroom through collaborative learning, professional community networking and employer engagement.
Key highlights
- Professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Develops the practical skills of a HR practitioner
- Integrates business issues with the management of people
- Apply learning to real-life workplace scenarios
- Collaborative learning, professional networking and employer engagement beyond the classroom
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for Human Resource Management would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
- BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for Human Resource Management would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
- T-level: Merit — A typical offer for Human Resource Management would be: BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level .
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- HR officer
- HR advisor
- Recruitment consultant
- Learning and development officer
- Employee relations advisor
- HR business partner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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