Become a human resource management professional with our BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management programme.
This is a highly specialised degree programme, designed to support and develop current and future professionals in People/Human Resource Management. The programme utilises a range of learning, teaching and assessment methods to enable learning outcomes to be achieved - fostered by the University’s contemporary learning and teaching approach.
Furthermore, the programme aims at providing a meaningful balance between academic knowledge and employabili...
Become a human resource management professional with our BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management programme. <br/><br/>This is a highly specialised degree programme, designed to support and develop current and future professionals in People/Human Resource Management. The programme utilises a range of learning, teaching and assessment methods to enable learning outcomes to be achieved - fostered by the University’s contemporary learning and teaching approach. <br/><br/>Furthermore, the programme aims at providing a meaningful balance between academic knowledge and employability-focused skills within its assessment strategy. This includes the use of written assignments, presentations, facilitation workshops, assessment centres/ in-trays, and role plays, amongst others. <br/><br/>Programme Highlights <br/><br/>UWS was the first Scottish university to offer an undergraduate human resource programme accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – which ensures that the educational experience we provide meets the highest professional standards. <br/><br/>Change to - On successful completion of the Honours programme, you’ll automatically qualify for the Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). <br/><br/>*Requires student membership — additional costs occur. <br/><br/>Programme Details <br/><br/>The programme has been designed to deliver up-to-date practical and professional skills, underpinned by appropriate academic theory. This is fostered by a comprehensive learning journey, supported by a clear programme structure. <br/><br/>Year 1: Foundation of Business & Human Resource/People Management <br/><br/>Areas covered include – Introducing People Management; Marketing; Business Finance; and Academic and Professional Skills <br/><br/>Year 2: Generalist Human Resource/People Management <br/><br/>Areas covered include – Organisational Behaviour; Talent Management; and The Human Resource Function <br/><br/>Year 3: Professionalism in Human Resource/ People Management <br/><br/>Areas covered include – HR Systems & Analytics; Managing Performance & Reward; and Critical Employment Relations <br/><br/>Year 4: Specialism in Human Resource/ People Management <br/><br/>Areas covered include – Transformational HRM; HR Policy & Practice; Equality & Diversity; International HRM; as well as the Dissertation Project <br/><br/>Careers <br/><br/>Thanks to the mixture of business and human resource management content provided, graduates from this programme leave with the knowledge and professional skillset required to pursue careers in human resources and general management. <br/><br/>BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management graduates are employed across the public, private and third sectors, working for organisations including: <br/><br/>NHS <br/><br/>BP <br/><br/>IKEA
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N1N6
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
UCAS Tariff114 including English Scottish HigherA,B,B,B including English International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 For year 2 entry, 28 points required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM For Year 2 entry, DDM required in relevant subject Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H2,H2,H2 Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DMM DDM in relevant subject required for Year 2 entry Scottish Advanced HigherB,C,C For Year 2 entry. Scottish HNCPass Entry to Year 1 with HNC Business and HNC Leadership & Management without relevant modules for advanced entry Entry to Year 2 is with a HNC in one of the following: HRM; Business (including Managing People & Organisations and HRM Core Activities/HRM: An Introduction); Leadership & Management (including Managing People and Managing People & Organisations); Scottish HNDPass Entry to Year 2 with HND Business and HNC Leadership & Management without relevant modules for advanced entry Entry to Year 3 with HND HRM; HND Business (including Managing People & Organisations; HRM Core Activities/HRM: An Introduction; Behavioural Skills for Business; Business Culture & Strategy); HND Management & Leadership (including Managing People AND Managing People & Organisations, OR HRM: An Introduction AND Behavioural Skills for Business) A levelB,C,C Year 2 entry with A Level grades of BBB. T LevelM in relevant subject |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,500 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |