University of Gloucestershire

BA Business Management Human Resource Management

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

The BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) course at the University of Gloucestershire helps students learn how to manage people and businesses successfully. The programme is three years long and is based at the university’s Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester. 

During the first year, students learn about finance management, marketing principles, organisation management, and leadership. In the second year, they cover core modules such as Professional and Ethical People Practice, Employability and Entrepreneurship, and Fundamentals of Digital Marketing. In the final year, students study advanced HR management strategies and can earn a qualification in equality and diversity from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Graduates of this course are ready to work in human resource departments or general management roles. The course is approved by professional groups like the CMI, and students can become members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). The programme also offers options for work placements, helping students gain real-world experience.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements

  • A minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points, which can be earned with BCC at A levels, DMM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level. International applicants can present equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency

  • Candidates who do not speak English as their first language must have an overall IELTS score of 7.0, with all skill components scoring 5.5 or above. They can also demonstrate English proficiency through equivalent SELT tests, such as TOEFL iBT.

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Students who gain a BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) degree from the University of Gloucestershire can pursue job roles such as:

  • Human Resources Manager 
  • HR Specialist 
  • Employee Relations Specialist 
  • Talent Acquisition Manager 
  • Recruiter
  • Training and Development Manager 

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, international students enrolling in the University of Gloucestershire’s BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) programme will pay a tuition fee of £17,425. Keep in mind that this fee is still subject to change.

Admission

Prospective students can apply for this course through UCAS. Those who require assistance with the application process can contact one of our trained counsellors.

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