Manchester Metropolitan University

Human Resource Management (Foundation Year)

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree. You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. You will learn about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations.

The Foundation Year also gives you the ability to the to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives. Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to s

Key highlights

  • Prepares you for progression onto a BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree
  • Builds study skills including academic writing
  • Includes personal and professional development
  • Covers business in global and national contexts
  • Explores approaches to leading and managing in organisations
  • Develops analytical skills and using data to meet organisational objectives

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 72-80 — 72-80 UCAS tariff points A levels - e.g. BC-BB or DDD-CDD Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - MMP Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 74 Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students underta…
  • A-level: BC-BB/DDD-CDD — 72-80 UCAS tariff points A levels - e.g. BC-BB or DDD-CDD Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - MMP Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 74 Tariff points T Levels - We welcome applications from students underta…
  • BTEC: MMP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall or 72-80

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • HR assistant
  • HR officer
  • Recruitment consultant
  • Learning and development officer
  • Employee relations adviser
  • HR business partner

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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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