Business and Human Resource Management Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Why this course?

By studying human resources, you'll develop the knowledge, skills and capabilities needed to make an immediate impact in the business sector. You'll also be able to become an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
In your first year, you’ll gain knowledge and skills in marketing, digital business, data-driven decision-making, and financial management. You’ll then be able to shape the course around your interests and career goals. There are lots of options to choose from in your second and third years, with specialist modules in areas including responsible business, customer relationship management, intercultural business perspectives, and public relations.

At Worcester Business School, you’ll join a community of students from all over the world, all based together on the same campus. With plenty of opportunities for experience sharing and collaboration, you’ll learn from your course mates, as well as guest speakers and our expert academic team.
In addition to our traditional three-year degree, you can choose a four-year course option with either a built-in placement year or a year studying abroad. Whichever route you choose, live client projects, internships, paid work opportunities, networking and mentoring are all part of our applied approach to teaching.

Future employment

You’ll be treated like a future business professional from day one, as you develop the skills and experience to succeed in the dynamic, global business world.
You’ll build a portfolio of relevant experience through a one-year paid placement, internships, consultancy projects and company visits. On top of this, we’ll support you with job hunting, CV writing and interview preparation. This degree could be your first step towards a career in human resources, project managing, market research or public relations.

Added benefits:


• You'll have the opportunity to go on a year-long placement which are usually paid and will allow you to gain first-hand experience within a real business environment to enhance your future employability.



• Experience international cultures through options to work and study abroad



• This course has been mapped for dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You will be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, in addition to your degree, upon the successful completion of the entire degree.



• Benefit from associate membership to the CMI (at no extra cost), inclusive of an interactive induction session hosted by the CMI, as well as access to the CMI's digital library, resources, and employability skills audit.



Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.
At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.
• First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.
• First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays