Human Resource Management (Top-up)

About the course

BSc Human Resource Management (Top-up) is designed for students who have completed a relevant foundation degree, HND or equivalent qualification and wish to progress to a full honours degree. The course develops your understanding of people management, organisational behaviour and employment relations within contemporary workplaces.

You will examine how organisations attract, develop and retain talent while responding to legal, ethical and strategic challenges. Human Resource Management at Roehampton is aligned with professional standards and supports progression towards Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development recognition, enhancing your professional credibility.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in strategic human resource management, while gaining professional skills valued across corporate, public and third sector organisations, including workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, organisational development, employment law awareness, leadership and professional communication.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Strategic Human Resource Management

• Employment Law

• Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

• Talent Management

• Business Research Project

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Interactive lectures and seminars that develop advanced HR knowledge

• Analysis of real workplace scenarios and employment case studies

• Group projects that strengthen collaboration and problem solving

• Assessments including reports, presentations, portfolios and examinations

• Academic support through personal tutoring and structured feedback

You will also have access to digital learning resources and online HR databases to support independent research and professional development.

Future opportunities

This degree prepares you for graduate roles focused on people management and organisational development. You will develop the confidence to support strategic workforce decisions and contribute to effective organisational performance.

• HR officer

• Talent acquisition specialist

• Learning and development coordinator

• Employee relations adviser

• People operations executive

The course also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in human resource management or related business disciplines.

Facilities

You will study in modern learning environments designed to support applied business and HR education.

• Dedicated business teaching spaces for lectures and seminars

• Access to business and HR databases

• Computer suites equipped with professional software

• Collaborative learning spaces for group work and project development

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.