Human Resources Management
Birmingham City University
UCAS Code: NN16 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A maximum of three subjects are considered. A levels and other level 3 qualifications
AS
A maximum of two subjects along with two A levels or level 3 qualifications
Pass 60 credits overall At least 45 credits at level 3.
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths grade C/4 or above or equivalents level 2 qualifications. All level 2 quals must have been achieved at the point of enrolment. Acceptable Maths and English equivalents considered in lieu of GCSE:- - City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy - Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2 Maths and English - Key Skills level 2:- Application of Number and Communication Maths and English Language grade C or above:- Scottish Intermediate 2 Scottish National 5 Maths and English Language grade 2 or above:- Scottish Credit Standard Grade
Pass with 120 credits at level 4. Must be in a related pathway
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5. Must be in a related pathway
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall For Students who do not already hold GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For Students who do not already hold GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not Literature) English A-grade 4 or above or English B - grade 5 from IB Diploma will be accepted.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level minimum grade H5/D1
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with one A level or equivalent level 3 qualification
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
Scottish Advanced Higher
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Highers and grade CC in two Highers
Scottish Higher
Where a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers are taken you must achieve grades CD in two Advanced Higers and grade CC in two Highers
UCAS Tariff
Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
About this course
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Our Human Resource Management (HRM) degree equips you with the tools you need to develop the high-performing personnel and innovative teams demanded by business.
This course teaches you about the importance of motivating and managing people within a business, showing you the link between successful performance and the people you employ.
Drawing upon all aspects of people management enables you not only to gain the building blocks of knowledge and understanding, but also a high degree of professional competence in the field of people management and development.
The course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), demonstrating the high quality provision of our course. You will keep up-to-date with the latest issues and innovations in human resources, supported by your lecturers who have experience of working with some of the biggest names in business, in manufacturing, retail, services, hospitality or management consultancy.
**What's covered in the course?**
You will develop your skills through involvement in real projects, field trips, contemporary methods of teaching and interactive workshops. This work-integrated approach to learning means that graduates of this course leave with real, practical experience, working for companies such as CapGemini UK, VirginMedia, CrossCountry Trains and the NHS. This course draws upon all aspects of people management, enabling you not only to build knowledge and understanding, but also a high degree of professional competence in the field of people management and development.
You will have the option to undertake a work placement to gain practical work experience within a business, ensuring you are prepared for a successful career from the moment you graduate. Also, you will be given the opportunity to work on and research real business life problems and present your solutions to the companies who would share their issues with you.
We will develop your attributes, so you’ll graduate with the potential to become a full corporate member of the CIPD.
The international focus of the course is derived through a variety of means including the student body, the teaching team and the use of international teaching materials. Moreover, students can choose to spend a year or a full semester studying their modules overseas at a partner institution.
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Curzon Building Campus
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This subject is much more common at postgraduate level, and so be aware that many of the good jobs in HR and personnel management go to graduates with Masters or other postgraduate qualifications in this subject. Work experience for first degree graduates can help to get around the lack of postgraduate qualifications, but if you want to go into management you might find that Masters to be an advantage. Although human resource roles are much the most common outcome for graduates from these courses, they take those jobs in an impressive array of industries so there are plenty of options for the kind of employer you can work for. If you would like to know about graduate prospects for your chosen course more specifically, head to an open day to talk to tutors about what previous graduates went on to do.
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