Human Resource Management with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: N601
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Is general studies acceptable? Yes Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications Average A Level offer: DDD Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
Access to HE Diploma
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Further information: At least 24 Merits and 21 Passes, or any other combination that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Additional information: 24 IB Diploma Points
Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 104 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Extended diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications
UCAS Tariff
The following criteria are desirable but not essential. We will use them to rank applications. Please demonstrate your development of these attributes in the personal statement included in your application: A critical interest in how societies are constructed and the issues and challenges presented A questioning mind Good analytical skills Good reading and information retrieval skills - obtaining information from a range of sources and using it to support analysis The ability to construct and critically assess arguments ?Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview, and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications.
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
The BA (Hons) Human Resource Management at Liverpool John Moores University is taught by academics with direct professional experience of working in HRM roles.
- Emphasis on real-world case studies and role play (skills practice) to enhance essential practical and academic skills
- High levels of personal support to help you achieve your full potential
- Diverse range of career opportunities, including HR business partner, recruitment consultant, training and development, employment relations adviser, coaching and mentoring, HR pay and benefit support, online HR practitioner services and equality advisor
- If you want to study on a part-time basis, we also offer BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management?
- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Human Resource Management honours degree programme yet.
Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).
Modules
Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.
Level 3
•Integrated Skills for Higher Education
•Business Foundations
•Understanding Business Context
•Business Project
Level 4
•Introduction to HR
•Academic and Digital Skills
•Business Finance and Budgeting Skills for HR
•Organisational Behaviour
•Social, Political and Legal Context of HR
•HR Practitioner Skills
•Management Practice
Level 5
•Leadership and Management
•HR Professional Practice
•Employability
•Development, Coaching and Performance
•Advanced Selection Practice
•Introduction to Research Methods
Sandwich degree
Year-long placement
Level 6
•Strategic HR Theory and Practice
•Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
•Employment Relations and Legal Framework
•Organisational Development and Change Management
•Strategic HR Competencies
•Dissertation and Impact Report
The following option modules are typically offered:
•International HRM and HRD
•HR Consultancy
Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal Academic Framework review, so may be subject to change. Students will be required to undertake modules that the University designates as core and will have a choice of designated option modules. Additionally, option modules may be offered subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Please see the programme specification document for further details on this course.
Assessment methods
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, usually a combination of exams and coursework.
We understand that each student performs differently depending on the way they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. These include:
•reports
•essays
•exams
•case studies
•summaries of e-discussions
•group and individual presentations
•poster presentations of research
•practical assessments, such as mock interviews
•records of learning
Many of our modules use formative assessment providing informal opportunities for feedback before the assessment is submitted.
Your tutors will aim to provide assessment feedback within 15 working days, and will happily discuss it with you one-to-one. This is particularly important as it gives you a chance to identify your strengths as well as the areas that may need further attention. We adopt the ethos that assessments are an essential part of your learning experience. You demonstrate your progress and development to yourself and us. We have tutors and sessions in place to offer additional support in key areas if this is required.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool Business School
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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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