University of Huddersfield

Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

The effective training and development of people is essential in educational organisations and businesses. This Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) course will give you the chance to develop the skills and confidence needed to work within Human Resource departments. You’ll also be ready, following graduation, to potentially pursue other careers focused on training and development.

During your time on this course, we’ll support you to develop your theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You’ll also gain a better understanding of different learning cultures and styles, and motivation theories. Following this degree, you’ll be ready to work confidently and efficiently alongside others, to meet individuals’ and organisational needs and how to develop personnel and teams.

We’ll support you to develop your ability to critically reflect on your own personal educational development and to plan a bespoke training programme suitable for your chosen career. During your time with us, you’ll be able to access our extensive professional and academic network in education, education studies and human resources. Targeted at those who work in the industry and want to apply some of their skills to Human Resources (HR), this course will help you better understand wellbeing, while developing the skills needed to build quick processes and inspire teams.

Key highlights

  • Builds skills and confidence to work within Human Resource departments
  • Covers learning cultures and styles, and motivation theories
  • Learn to plan a bespoke training programme for your career
  • Access to a professional and academic network in education and HR
  • Explores workplace wellbeing and how to inspire teams
  • Develops critical reflection on your own educational development

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BBC — or equivalent
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — BBB-BBC at A Level or equivalent. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
  • T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 level 3 credits at merit

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Human resources officer
  • Learning and development officer
  • Training officer
  • Training and development manager
  • HR adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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