
Human Resource Management BSc with Placement BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Resource Management BSc with Placement BSc (Hons)
Our Human Resource Management degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of current theory and practice relating to Human Resource Management (HRM).
You’ll gain the skills to become an effective and responsible HR professional, understanding the purpose and key objectives of the HRM function in contemporary organisations. From recruitment, training and talent development to employee wellbeing and performance, you’ll learn how to design and implement sustainable HR strategies that make a real impact across different types of organisations.
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Our Human Resource Management degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of current theory and practice relating to Human Resource Management (HRM).<br/><br/>You’ll gain the skills to become an effective and responsible HR professional, understanding the purpose and key objectives of the HRM function in contemporary organisations. From recruitment, training and talent development to employee wellbeing and performance, you’ll learn how to design and implement sustainable HR strategies that make a real impact across different types of organisations.<br/><br/>Youll also learn about employment regulation and the way it informs practice to ensure staff are treated ethically when they are at work, as well as how to promote equal opportunities and manage workplace diversity and inclusion. Youll also develop competencies in analysing key contemporary labour market trends and their significance for workforce planning in both domestic and international organisational contexts.<br/><br/>Youll benefit from teaching thats not only grounded in world-class research by Brunel academics, but also designed to be highly interactive and employer-focused. So youll graduate with the skills, confidence, and experience that top employers are actively looking for.<br/><br/>You can also take a paid placement year between your second and third year. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with top global companies while you study - many of our students secure graduate roles as a result.<br/><br/>Brunels Human Resource Management BSc is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development. It has over 160,000 members internationally - working in HR, learning and development, people management and consulting across private businesses and organisations in the public and voluntary sectors. See how you can become a CIPD student member. Plus, when you graduate, you can upgrade to Associate Membership (Assoc. CIPD) - a respected mark of professionalism in the HR field. Find out more on our accreditations and exemptions page.<br/><br/>Brunel is a member of the University of London federation. This gives you access to a wide range of benefits, including free membership of Senate House Library, access to student study spaces, inter-collegiate accommodation services, use of the University of London Housing Service, as well as access to clubs and societies of member universities.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N131
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. Access course must be in a Business, Marketing or Finance related subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
including English at SL5 or HL4 and Maths at SL/HL 2 (if applicant has not studied GCSE's)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in Applied Science, Business, Computing, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Information Technology, Law, Marketing or Travel & Tourism*. *other BTEC subjects may be accepted if applicant has grade B or above in GCSE Business or Business Studies
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 and above are required, including Mathematics and English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
in Applied Science, Business, Computing, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Information Technology, Law, Marketing or Travel & Tourism* and an A level at grade B or DM in any subject plus A level grade B in Business or Business Studies *other BTEC subjects may be accepted if applicant has grade B or above in GCSE Business or Business Studies
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
in Applied Science, Business, Computing, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Information Technology, Law, Marketing or Travel & Tourism* and an A level at grade B or DM in any subject plus A level grade B in Business or Business Studies *other OCR subjects may be accepted if applicant has grade B or above in GCSE Business or Business Studies
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
in Applied Science, Business, Computing, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Information Technology, Law, Marketing or Travel & Tourism*. *other OCR subjects may be accepted if applicant has grade B or above in GCSE Business or Business Studies
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
in any subject with A levels grade BC
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
in any subject with A levels grade BC
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
T Level
D
in one of the following subjects: Digital Business Services Accounting Finance Management & Administration Media, Broadcast & Production
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,320 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |