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Human Resource Management BA

3-4 years

As organisations are becoming increasingly complex, the role of human resource management has never been more vital. In this degree, you’ll study the factors that shape the way people work, and the skills you’ll need to become a great manager.

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Human Resource Management BA, 3-4 years

As organisations are becoming increasingly complex, the role of human resource management has never been more vital. In this degree, you’ll study the factors that shape the way people work, and the skills you’ll need to become a great manager.

Start date:

2025

2026

Typical offer ABB

UCAS code N600

Institute code L34

Taught by School of Business

£24,000 average salary six months after graduating

cipd

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

School of Business website

Course description

Course description

At Leicester, our human resource management courses will transform your outlook on how society’s resources are managed by engaging with our world-leading academic knowledge and carefully-designed modules.

If you are fascinated by the relationship between employers and employees then our Human Resource Management BA is for you. We will expose you to the realities of the managerial experience in both the public and private sectors, and the relevance of theory for the solution of management problems. You will to combine your studies of management with a specialist focus on organisational studies. This allows you to acquire a wide range of critical and analytical skills, along with a range of communication and team-working skills, which will be directly transferable to the workplace whatever career you choose to follow.

You will gain a comprehensive grounding in the functions of management and its role in successfully managing people and organisations. This is underpinned by critical analysis of the organisational context in which managers and employees work.

All our lives at work are shaped by the cultural, legal and economic factors of labour markets and this course will prepare you to engage with these issues in critical and practical ways. You will be inspired to question the ethical and social responsibilities of the organisations that affect all our lives whether as customers, employees or citizens.

We are accredited by, and an approved provider of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualifications, the professional body for HR and people development.

The first year of this degree is shared with the following degrees:

This means that you will have the option to switch to any of our other business management BA degrees at the end of your first year.

Our courses will provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary management techniques, and will allow you to develop the skills to become an effective and socially responsible manager in local and global arenas, whether in public, private or third sector organisations and enterprises.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.
EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B
GCSE: Mathematics and English Language at grade 4/C.
Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.
BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM in Business , other subjects may be considered.
T Levels: Distinction in either: Accounting or Finance or Management and Administration or Digital Business Services (plus GCSE Maths and English Language at grade 4).

Other official national and international qualifications considered from across the world. You can review some of the qualifications we accept on our countries page and English Language equivalencies.

If your qualification or country is not listed, please contact us for more information, including the name and result of the qualification you have studied.

Second year entry may be possible with suitable qualifications.

Contextual offers

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

Selection Process

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the School of Business.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

International Qualifications

Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

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Course structure

Year 1
Year 2
Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)
Final Year

Year 1

Year 1

Your first year is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the study of managerial practices and their related functions, such as human resource management and marketing, as well as an appreciation of the broader context in which these activities take place in society.

Core modules

Option modules

Choose one option module from the following:

First year modules are shared with the following degrees: Business and Management BA and Marketing BA. There is flexibility to switch between these degrees at the end of your first year.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Year 2

Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)

Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)

On a ULSB course you have the option of spending your third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years.

Year in Industry

A Year in Industry is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of a working environment within the sector of your choice. It is normally a paid position, more than offsetting the additional cost of your extra year and can take place either in the UK or overseas.

If you decide to undertake a Year in Industry you will be responsible for securing your own placement, with support from the School and the University Career Development Service. Please note that deciding to search for a Year in Industry does not guarantee you a placement.

During your Year in Industry you will be supported by the School of Business Careers Team. This will include communication with you and your manager and a visit to your place of work, which may be face to face or virtual (depending on location). You will also undertake written work to capture the learning from your experience, which will include reflection on your personal and professional development. This work will be assessed to allow you to gain recognition for your Year in Industry.

Your Year in Industry effectively begins in Year 1 when you will be introduced to various opportunities to develop your skills, your understanding and experience. In Year 2 will be given access to bespoke extra-curricular support to aid you in searching for suitable placement opportunities, and undertaking the recruitment and selection process.

A Year in Industry is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the types of professions you can choose after you graduate, and can also point you towards postgraduate studies that may help you on the path to your chosen career.

Year Abroad

We’ll make sure you have everything you need for your future career: not just by awarding you a high quality degree, but also by helping you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to make your mark in the world as a Citizen of Change. One way you can do this is by opting to take a Year Abroad between Years 2 and 3 of your degree.

Studying abroad is not just for people who are interested in travelling and meeting new people. It is about acquiring life skills that are becoming increasingly significant for a wide range of jobs in our modern globalised society. Whether you go on to a career in the private, public or third sector - or plough your own furrow as an entrepreneur – you will find the experience invaluable.

For more information, including a list of destinations, please visit our Study Abroad website.

Please note

A year spent abroad still incurs a tuition fee, but this is much lower than for a normal year at Leicester. See the Fees and Funding tab of this page for details.
You may be eligible for a travel grant from Student Finance England.
Places are offered on a competitive basis, and eligibility is dependent on your academic performance in Years 1 and 2.
Language courses, at beginners or advanced level, are available through our Languages at Leicester scheme.

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

Final Year

Why Leicester?

Management at Leicester

In today’s competitive corporate world, Ishani’s extra-curricular activities will be very helpful.

Our Business and Management, Marketing and Human Resource Management degrees all have the same first year so you can switch your course at the end of year one, tailoring your degree to your strengths and interests.

Our six Entrepreneurs in Residence and the Leicester Innovation Hub are here for you to discuss your enterprising ideas and to give you an insight into start-up business planning.

Your Leicester degree is an investment in your future: our business and management graduates earn a £24,000 average salary six months after graduating (The Uni Guide, 2021).

The School of Business is an Accredited Programme Provider with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR professionals globally.

Teaching and learning

During your first year you will typically have 9-10 hours a week of timetabled sessions – around 6 hours of lectures and 3-4 hours of seminars or small group work. Lectures will provide you with the framework and foundational knowledge for each subject, whilst seminars, held in smaller groups, provide you with the opportunity to discuss key ideas with your tutor and peers. A variety of teaching methods are used with the aim of creating a stimulating environment in which you are encouraged to develop your learning skills and to actively engage and participate in your learning process.

Assessment methods varied to allow you to develop a range of academic and transferable skills throughout your programme and these include individual essays, examinations, presentations and group activities.

Independent learning

When not attending lectures, seminars or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for exams. To help with your independent learning, you can access the Library and our social study spaces in halls of residence and our learning spaces at Brookfield.

Academic support

Our Centre for Academic Achievement provides help in the following areas:

study and exam skills
academic writing
presentations
dissertations
numerical data skills
referencing sources

Our AccessAbility Centre offers support and practical help for students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, including physical, mental health or mobility difficulties, deafness, or visual impairment.

Teaching staff

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on the course. PhD research students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. Our teaching is informed by the research we do. You can learn more about our staff by visiting our staff profiles.

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Course	Qualification	Duration	UCAS Code	Availability
Course Human Resource Management	Qualification BA	Duration 3 years full-time	UCAS Code N600	Availability How to apply
Course Human Resource Management with Year Abroad	Qualification BA	Duration 4 years full-time	UCAS Code N600	Availability How to apply
Course Human Resource Management with Year in Industry	Qualification BA	Duration 4 years full-time	UCAS Code N600	Availability How to apply

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