University of Lancashire

BA Business Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The BA Business and Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year) programme at the University of Central Lancashire can be completed within four years. This course helps students learn how organisations function as well as how to manage successful businesses, improve workplace environments, and tackle challenges involving employee relations and legal compliance. 

The foundation year is particularly useful for those who may not meet the direct entry requirements but still want to pursue a degree in this field. It essentially provides the basic academic and business skills to help students transition smoothly into the specialised study of business and HR management. 

As for course structure, students start with foundational modules, which includes study skills for success and managing business information. In the subsequent years, core modules cover areas like business landscape, employment relationship management, the basics of effective people management, the role of the HR function, and talent management and workforce planning. 

Assessment methods used to evaluate students include coursework, workshops, presentations, essays, and portfolios. These assessments help students develop analytical skills, effective communication, leadership abilities, and proficiency with HR software and digital tools. After completing the programme, graduates can pursue HR roles, management positions, consultancy, employee relations, and further study in postgraduate qualifications.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need to have at least 64 UCAS Tariff points at A2 or present equivalent qualifications such as T Levels, BTECs, and the International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants are required to possess an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall, with no individual score below 5.5. They can also prove they are proficient in English via equivalent tests like TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Students who complete the BA Business and Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year) programme at the University of Central Lancashire have the potential to work in careers like:

  • HR Consultant

  • HR Administrator 

  • Recruitment Specialist

  • Talent Acquisition Manager

  • Employee Relations Specialist 

  • People Manager

Cost of study

For full-time study, international students enrolling in the BA Business and Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year) programme at the University of Central Lancashire will pay the tuition fee of £17,325 per year.

For first-year students, the fee is £17,250. Please know that these rates are subject to change. Additionally, there may be extra costs that are not included in the tuition fees, so be sure to consider those while budgeting.

Admission

Interested candidates should submit their applications via UCAS. Those who have queries or require support, should not hesitate to reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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