Business Management with HRM (with placement year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

What’s the most important part of any business? It's people. Our Human Resources Management course will give you the expertise and knowledge you need to thrive when it comes to employing, engaging and leading people in business.

Alongside learning the fundamentals of business, you’ll get the chance to take specialist HRM modules covering topics like learning and development, and employee relations, to support your career in management.

Gain real-world experience before you graduate with a placement year. Our Centre for Professional Success experts will help you in applying for placements and internships. You’ll also get hands-on from day one, working on practical projects with real businesses.

With accreditations from AACSB and the Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD), our course gives you a faster path to professional qualification to boost your career potential – and your potential earnings.

How we rank

* 2nd in the North of England for 'How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them.' (Management Studies, National Student Survey, 2026, HEIs only)

* 4th in the North of England for 'How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future.' (Management Studies, National Student Survey, 2026, HEIs only)

Why study at Hull?

* Qualify faster and earn more: Thanks to our CIPD accreditation you’ll graduate already part-qualified, which could mean you start on a higher salary.

* Get hands-on from day one: On top of your built-in placement year, you’ll work on live industry projects for local companies and big-name brands.

* Career-ready skills: Develop the leadership, communication and decision-making skills employers look for in business graduates.

Where could this take you?

With the added benefit of CIPD accreditation, this course opens a world of opportunity in business and people management.

Whether you’re looking to lead large teams, influence corporate policy or transform lives through training and development, the highly transferable skills and knowledge you’ll gain through learning and real-life business challenges will make you a desirable applicant in a range of roles.

Graduates have used their degree to secure work in HR, marketing and events, retail and the financial sector.