Human Resource Management

About the course

BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management focuses on how organisations manage, develop and support their people in a changing workplace. You’ll explore the strategic and operational role of HR within modern organisations, including how employment practices shape performance, wellbeing and organisational culture.

This course is designed for students who want to build a career in human resources, people management or business, as well as those interested in ethical, legal and inclusive workplace practices.

Why this course?

• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Human Resource Management 1st in London for Learning Opportunities, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (National Student Survey 2024)
• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in human resource management, while gaining professional skills valued across public, private and third sector organisations, including people management, employment law awareness, organisational analysis, professional communication and ethical decision making.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Human Resource Management in Practice

• Employment Law and Employee Relations

• Learning and Talent Development

• Organisational Behaviour

• Strategic Human Resource Management

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and applied case studies

• Assessment through coursework, presentations, group projects and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers focused on managing, developing and supporting people within organisations, alongside broader business and management roles. You’ll develop skills that are relevant across a wide range of employment contexts, from corporate environments to public and third sector organisations.

Example career areas include:

• Human resource management and HR advisory roles

• Recruitment and talent acquisition

• Learning and development

• Employee relations and people operations

• Management and organisational consultancy

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional HR qualifications.

Facilities

You’ll study in modern learning environments designed to support collaborative and applied business learning.

• Teaching rooms equipped for interactive seminars and group work

• Computer labs with access to business and HR software tools

• Online academic resources and professional databases

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply human resource management knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.