Human Resource Management BA Honours

The course will equip you with the specialised skills and knowledge, as recognised by the CIPD, to pursue a career in Human Resource Management or to continue to postgraduate study. You will also develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities you require to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary business issues and the challenges of the global business environment.
The course focuses on active student learning, through seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, designed to engage your interest and to promote your learning.
Assessment methods include essays, reports, presentations and case studies, as well as time-constrained in-class tests and exams.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Accounting, Finance and Marketing for Human Resource Management
Analysing and Managing Information for HR
Global Business Environment
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
You will also have the opportunity to take an option module that broadens your skills or helps you to gain more in-depth knowledge of your specialist area. Your option module may be a foreign language.
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Contemporary Employment Relations
HRM Essentials
Reward Management
Resourcing and Talent Planning
Plus two options from: Leadership and Management, Sociology of Work and Industry, Work and Organisational Psychology within the HR Context or other areas of business, including languages
Work placement year
Between Year 2 and Year 3 you can undertake a one-year, full-time business placement. Past students have completed placements in a variety of SMEs and prestigious organisations, including Barclays Bank, British Airways, Disney UK, IBM and the NHS.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Contemporary Developments in HRD
Contemporary Issues in HRM
Employment Law
Global Strategic Management
Plus two options from: Assessing and Developing Talent, Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace, Cultural Differences and People Management or other areas of business, including studying a language.
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Course team
Caroline Bolam, Course Leader
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London. to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.