Management (Human Resources)
University of Manchester
UCAS Code: N600 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Manchester
UCAS Code: N600 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Grades AAA. Native language A-Levels are accepted. General Studies is normally accepted if one of four A-Levels passed in the same sitting. In most circumstances we will expect candidates to complete three A-Levels in one sitting to demonstrate the ability to manage a high level and volume of study. Typical Contextual Offer: Grades AAB for applicants who meet our contextual offer criteria. For further information and to check eligibility visit our Contextual Offers page . Native languages accepted. General Studies accepted if one of four A-levels passed in the same sitting. We expect you to complete three A-levels in one sitting and will also consider the subjects you have taken - view our full entry requirements for more information. Preferred A-Level subjects We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please use the list below to check our preferred subjects for BSc (Hons) Management / BSc (Hons) Management (Specialism) / BSc (Hons) International Management: Accounting, Business Studies, Economics, English Language/Literature, Geography, Government and Politics, Law, Mathematics/Further Mathematics, Politics, Psychology, Quantitative Methods, Sociology and Statistics.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
Access to HE Diploma
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma. The subject of your Access to HE qualification will be taken into consideration when making a decision on your application. Please note, we only accept the Access to HE qualification when studied at a centre in the UK. 60 credits are required with 45 credits at Level 3 at Distinction.
We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A Level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. We consider the below combinations. - D3 D3 D3 over 3 Principal subjects - D3 D3 over 2 Principal subjects plus grade A at A-Level - D3 in a Principal subject plus grades AA at A-Level Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Schools may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B or 6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we require you to achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above or to offer one of our acceptable equivalent qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36 points overall. 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. Students without GCSE/iGCSE Maths at grade B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in any one of the following SL subjects; Maths, Maths Studies, Maths: Analysis and Approaches or Maths: Applications and Interpretation. Alternatively we can accept grade 5 in Middle Years Programme Maths. Students without GCSE/iGCSE English Language at B (or 6) will need to achieve 5 in SL Language A: English Language and Literature or Language A: Literature. If Language B: English is offered at SL we would need you to achieve a 6. Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma at grades DDM plus grade A at A-Level
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We consider the following Cambridge Technical qualifications from the 2016 suite for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and studied alongside A-Levels. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma at grades DM plus grades AA at A-Level
We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma at grades D*D* plus grade A at A-Level
We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate at grade D* plus grades AA at A-Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We consider the following BTEC Nationals for entry provided you have studied a subject relevant to the chosen course. Please contact us at [email protected] if you wish to check your eligibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma at grades D*D*D*
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: - Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA - Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AA Students without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3. We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: - Three Advanced Highers at grades AAA - Two Advanced Highers at grades AA and two additional Highers at grades AA Students without Maths and English language as one of their Higher or Advanced level subjects in the above requirements will need either; National 5 at grade B, Intermediate 2 at grade B or Standard Grade General at grade 3. We will consider the subjects you have taken in addition to your individual grades. Due to the popularity of our courses we may prioritise applicants based on the number of preferred subjects that they are studying. We may also take into consideration the combination of subjects taken. Please check the individual course profile pages for our list of preferred subjects, you can find this under 'Entry Requirements' and 'Preferred A-Level subjects'. Our preferred Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher subjects are the same as our preferred A-Level subjects.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-Levels or equivalent to be included within this. We require minimum grade A from the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus grades AA at A-Level. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the academic School(s) you plan to apply to.
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About this course
Our flexible management courses share a common first year before allowing you to focus on your chosen specialism.
With a wide range of course units to choose from, you really can shape your own degree.
BSc Management (Human Resources) concentrates on the broad area of human resource management, plus employment policy and practice, industrial relations, organisational psychology, and organisational analysis, with choices to focus on both the UK and international level.
It is designed to encourage you to gain a critical awareness of how people are managed in organisations.
To graduate with BSc Management (Human Resources), you need to have studied at least 40 credits of second-year options (one-third of your studies) and at least 60 credits of final-year options (half of your studies) from the human resources subject area.
Since the Management and Management (Specialism) degrees are identical in the first year, transfer between them is straightforward - so you should apply for only one of them.
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Extra funding
The Manchester Bursary is available to UK students registered on an undergraduate degree course at Alliance MBS who have had a full financial assessment carried out by Student Finance England.
In addition, Alliance MBS will award a range of Social Responsibility Scholarships to UK and international/EU students.
These awards are worth £2,000 per year across three years of study. You must achieve AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification) and be able to demonstrate a significant contribution and commitment to social responsibility.
The School will also award a number of International Stellar Scholarships to international students achieving AAA at A-level (or equivalent qualification). Applicants who exceed AAA and/or have supplementary qualifications (such as EPQ) will receive additional consideration.
The Uni
University of Manchester
Alliance Manchester Business School
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Human resource management
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Top job areas of graduates
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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Management studies
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Human resource management
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£23k
£28k
£36k
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