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Business and Human Resource Management (HRM) BA (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland
UCAS CODE: N1N6

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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 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. Programme Highlights 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. 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). Requires student membership — additional costs occur. Programme Details 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. Year 1: Foundation of Business & Human Resource/People Management Areas covered include – Introducing People Management; Marketing; Business Finance; and Academic and Professional Skills Year 2: Generalist Human Resource/People Management Areas covered include – Organisational Behaviour; Talent Management; and The Human Resource Function Year 3: Professionalism in Human Resource/ People Management Areas covered include – HR Systems & Analytics; Managing Performance & Reward; and Critical Employment Relations Year 4: Specialism in Human Resource/ People Management Areas covered include – Transformational HRM; HR Policy & Practice; Equality & Diversity; International HRM; as well as the Dissertation Project Careers 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. BA (Hons) Business & Human Resource Management graduates are employed across the public, private and third sectors, working for organisations including: NHS BP IKEA

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Business & Management Studies

    116th out of 122 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    128 58%

    50th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    87th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    57th

    45

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