BA Business Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

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.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) was founded in 1828 as the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge. Over the years, it underwent several name changes before gaining university status in 1992. UCLan's main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire, England. There are additional campuses in Burnley, Westlake (Cumbria), and an overseas campus in Cyprus.

The university has over 42,000 students and offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in accounting, law, business, marketing, sciences, and more. It has achieved a silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), which recognises high-quality student experiences and outcomes.

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.

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.

At the University of Central Lancashire, plenty of scholarships and bursaries are available to international students. Those enrolling in the 2025/26 academic year receive an automatic international bursary of £1,000 per year to reduce their tuition fees. Additionally, talented athletes competing at a high level in BUCS or para sports can apply for sports scholarships, which offer up to £500 (bronze), £2,000 (silver), or £5,000 (gold). An Excellence Scholarship of approximately £3,500 per year is available for students with outstanding prior academic achievement, also applied automatically to tuition fees.

For more details about these financial aid options, students can get in touch with our counsellors at AHZ.

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

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.