Business Management and Human Resource Management with Placement Year
Course overview
This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which paves the way for you to secure associate membership of this prestigious professional body when you graduate You will learn how to create HR policies and strategies which engage employees, nurture talent and improve organisational performance You can combine your HR specialism with strong business credentials and gain a respected Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma to complement your degree Professional mentoring will enrich your study experience: you will have the opportunity to engage with an external CMI and CIPD mentor – business professionals currently working in HR and Management in the workplace Work-related learning, live consultancy projects, topical case studies and business simulations will give you plenty of opportunities for hands-on experience Boost your employability with a placement year between years two and three of your degree.
Key highlights
- Accredited by CIPD, leading to associate membership on graduation
- Opportunity to gain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Diploma
- Mentoring from external CMI and CIPD professionals working in industry
- Live consultancy projects, case studies and business simulations
- Placement year between years two and three
- Learn to create HR policies that engage employees and nurture talent
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BBC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- HR Officer
- HR Business Partner
- Talent Acquisition Specialist
- Learning and Development Officer
- Employee Relations Adviser
- Business Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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