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

Business and Human Resource Management

University of Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business and Human Resource Management course at University of Lancashire.

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A level

104 to 112 UCAS points at A2

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: NN66

Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Business and Human Resource Management course.

Course overview

Our BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course has been designed with industry experts. You gain the skills, insight and hands-on experience to shape the workforce of the future.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). You’ll receive a degree, plus a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership at no additional cost.

Our course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). This means you will qualify for an associate membership when you graduate.

You will explore how people, data and organisational culture drive business success. You'll also develop the skills to lead change and align people strategies with organisational goals. Learn about employment law, international HR, employee engagement, talent management and strategic planning. Build your expertise in communication, consultancy and ethical decision-making.

You’ll apply your learning to the real world through live projects, business challenges and hands-on experience. This will prepare you to lead with confidence in any business environment. You'll also take part in an assessment centre to prepare you for the job market.

Throughout the course, you’ll earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google and LinkedIn. This will enhance your CV and allow you to explore the areas of people management you are most interested in.

Why study with us

  • Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, so you’ll able to apply for associate membership upon graduation.

  • You'll gain a Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute, which is included in your tuition fee.

  • Earn digital micro-credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, boosting your CV and exploring areas of interest.

What you’ll do

  • You will learn about the latest areas of human resources including talent management, employment law and international HR.

  • Apply skills through live projects, real-world business challenge, and hands-on experiences that will prepare you to start your career.

  • You’ll have the opportunity to work for businesses in the UK and across the world on placements and internships.

Future careers

Our BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management prepares you for a wide range of roles across HR, organisational development and business leadership. You will graduate with the ability to lead people, build inclusive teams and influence decision-making at a strategic level.

Career options may include:

  • HR officer

  • HR consultant

  • People analyst

  • Business partner

  • Talent and engagement specialist

  • Organisational development lead

  • Wellbeing advisor

  • Inclusion lead

  • Head of people

  • Team manager

You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, an optional placement year and structured feedback through to help you move forward with confidence.

Source: University of Lancashire

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Business and Human Resource Management at University of Lancashire.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

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

Department

School of Business

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Human resource management

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Lancashire student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 367 reviews from University of Lancashire's students and alumni
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

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Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

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University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Lancashire students who took the Business and Human Resource Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

90%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

85%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

90%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

92%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

87%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

91%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

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How well organised is your course?

85%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

94%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

83%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

86%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Business and Human Resource Management or another course from the same subject area.

Human resource management
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female54%Male46%
Where students come from
International47%UK53%
Number of students55
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
GeographyB
MathematicsE
PsychologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Business and Human Resource Management at University of Lancashire.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Business and Human Resource Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£28.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business and Human Resource Management.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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