Course Details

BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Integrated Foundation Year

The BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Integrated Foundation Year is a four year degree focused on business, management and effective people management. Students develop an understanding of organisations, HRM theory

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Start Date

JAN 2027

Duration

3-4 Years

Campus

Leeds

Tuition Fee

£5760 for foundation year year 0, £9535 per year for following years year 1 to 3 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Weekdays, Full-time

Fee information

Fees are paid to Birkbeck, University of London. Fees may increase in line with government guidance or inflationary measures, with changes communicated in advance. The course page states that there are no additional costs for students, such as text books or mandatory trips.

Structure

Course Structure

Foundation Year / year 0

Fundamentals of Study
30 credits
Essential Maths and Data Analysis
30 credits
Understanding Organisations
30 credits
Leadership and Organisational Change
30 credits

Year 1

Introduction to Accounting
15 credits
Principles of Marketing Undergraduate
15 credits
Personal and Academic Skills for Success
15 credits
Business Data Analysis
15 credits
Understanding Management
15 credits
Understanding Organisations L4
15 credits
The Economics of the Firm,
15 credits
Business Information Systems
15 credits

Year 2

Project Management
15 credits
Business Project
15 credits
Strategic Management Undergraduate
15 credits
Contemporary Perspectives in Employment Relations
15 credits
Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
15 credits
Option Modules
30 credits

Year 3

Project Management
15 credits
Business Project
30 credits
Strategic Management Undergraduate
15 credits
Contemporary Perspectives in Employment Relations
15 credits
Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
15 credits
Option Modules
30 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Please contact our admissions team for specific academic requirements for this program.

English Language Requirements

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What career direction is this course designed for?

This course is designed for students interested in business management and human resource management, especially roles involving people, organisations and workplace performance.

What HR focused topics will I study?

Students study areas such as people management, motivation and engagement, job design, organisational behaviour, organisational change and employment relations. Students study areas such as people management, motivation and engagement, job design, organisational behaviour, organisational change and employment relations.

Can this course support a career in HR?

Yes, the course can support careers in HR departments across public and private organisations.

What business skills will I build alongside HR knowledge?

You will study accounting, marketing, business data analysis, management, economics, information systems, operations and strategic management.

What career roles could this course support?

It could support roles such as HR officer, people manager, employee relations officer, business manager, project manager and operations manager.

How does the foundation year help students?

The foundation year builds core study, maths, data, organisation and leadership skills before students progress into the main degree.

Is this course useful for students with work experience?

Yes, the page includes an alternative route where professional and life experience can demonstrate relevant skills.

How does the course support leadership development?

The course includes leadership, organisational change, strategic management and project management, which can support future leadership responsibilities.

Will I learn about workplace behaviour?

Yes, modules such as Organisational Behaviour, Motivation, Engagement and Job Design, and People Management focus on how people work within organisations.

Can this course support careers outside HR?

Yes, it also develops broader business management skills that can support roles in operations, project management, leadership and organisational development.

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