BSc Human Resource Management
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
This degree examines the role of the individual in an organisation as well as aspects of organisational structure culture and change this will prepare you for a successful career in HR. Our graduates go on to work at companies such as Aston Martin Lagonda, Mercer and BMW.
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Entry requirements
A Level Entry: AAB/ABB
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD
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Subjects
- Management
- Access
- IT
- English
- Maths
- Appreciation
- Planning
- Technology
- HRM
- Resource Management
- IT Management
Course programme
Entry requirements
4 year with integrated placement year / 3 year course without integrated placement year option only available for non-EU students
UCAS Code: N600
Typical offers:
A Levels: AAB - ABB
IB: 32 points overall in the IB diploma with 6,6,5 - 6,5,5 at HL. Minimum scores of 5 in English and maths at Standard level.
BTEC, Access & other: BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Access to HE students are eligible to apply for this course.
Further requirements:
5 GCSEs grades A*- C to include:
GCSE Maths – grade C/4
GCSE English – grade C/4
Please note that General Studies does not contribute towards the UCAS points requirement but is welcomed as an additional qualification..
Tuition fees:
£9,250 (£1,250 during placement year) for UK/EU students. £14,630 (£2,500 during placement year) for International students (2017).
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The information contained on this website details the typical entry requirements for this course for the most commonly offered qualifications. Applicants with alternative qualifications may wish to enquire with the relevant admissions teams prior to application whether or not their qualifications are deemed acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications this will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the academic admissions tutor.
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Understanding the human side of organisations is central to their performance and effectiveness. As organisations change, grow, divide, develop and operate internationally, professional knowledge of the part played by their people is essential at both operational and board levels.
Our degree course considers how people, processes and structures interrelate. It focuses on the crucial part played by individuals and groups in organisation processes, such as decision making, planning and managing new technology. You will develop an appreciation of the central importance of human resource strategies for all organisations.Year 1
In your first year you will study a range of topics, designed to give you a solid foundation for your business degree. The modules are:
- Introductory Accounting for Business
- Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Skills for HRM
- Law for Business
- Introduction to Marketing Management
- Principles of Operations Management
- An Introduction to Business Economics
Year 2
From your second year, you will begin to specialise in human resource management issues. You will also develop theoretical knowledge to consider the ways in which people behave and contribute to organisations. The modules are:
- Strategic Finance
- Theories and Practice of Human Resource Management
- Psychology and Work
- Effective Teamwork
- Developing Creativity at Work
- Strategy for Future Leaders
- Business Game
- Business Policy
- Business, Government and Society
Year 3
You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. This year is compulsory for all UK and EU students.
See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
Final Year
You will explore how organisations relate to their wider context from both a socio-psychological and socio-economic perspective. In particular you will examine how changes in the external environment (social, financial, competitive and legislative) relate to the processes of management. The modules are:
- Strategic Management
- Global Working
- Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management*
- Theory and Practice of Leadership*
- Strategic Aspects of Organisational Performance
- Business Ethics
- Employee Relations and Legal Issues in HRM*
- Learning, Training and Development in Organisations
- Introductory Accounting for Business
BSc Human Resource Management