Business with Human Resource Management with Professional Experience Year
UCAS Code: N1NP
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
120 From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
120 From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent. Additional AS Levels can be used towards the overall tariff points provided they are not completed in the same subject as the A2.
A minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma to contain a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 to total 60 credits overall for the full award.
120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We require Grade C or 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills Level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including a grade 5 in standard level maths and grade 6 in standard level english or grade 4 in higher level maths and grade 5 in higher level english
120 from a minimum of 2 Higher Level Subjects including a minimum of H7 (D3) or O4 (C3) in Maths and English
120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
120 Not acceptable on it's own or with additional AS Levels. Must be doing an additional A2 or equivalent to top up to required points.
120 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
120 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
UCAS Tariff
From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
120 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.
About this course
Regardless of sector, the Human Resources professional who can motivate employees, whilst protecting the organisation from non-compliance, is highly sought after. Our BSc Business with Human Resource Management degree has been designed to reflect the national framework of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), making it highly practical, reflective of HR best practice and the current needs of employers. We are in the process of applying for approval of the professional accreditation for the programme.
This degree sets Human Resource Management (HRM) within the wider business context; you will develop an understanding of how organisations run while covering the key aspects of HRM such as employee engagement, awareness of organisational culture, effective communication and employment law. You will also build your personal portfolio of professional evidence which will enhance your CV and help you in job applications and interviews.
You can enhance your career options with a year-long industrial placement giving you the opportunity to apply the skills, knowledge and understanding you have gained in the first two years of the course. You will work with an employer which could be a local, national or international organisation. During this year, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. There are different entry requirements and course codes for the Professional Experience Year option.
This course is available with the option to Study Abroad with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. The degree is also offered with a Foundation Year.
This programme has been reviewed and updated for September 2021. It is subject to final academic approval in November when there may be minor changes to programme details. Keep an eye on this page for up-to-date information.
Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk and search Human Resource Management
Modules
Year 1: Principles of HRM, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Economics, Principles of Marketing, Business Statistics; and choose from Organisations in a Global Environment or Language. Year 2: Organisational Behaviour, Entrepreneurial Project, Project Management, Law in a Business Context, Professional Development; and choose from Operations Management or Language. On completion of year 2 you may choose to undertake a year's paid professional placement. If you choose to take the professional year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. Year 4: Employment Relations, Employment Law, Strategic Management, Resourcing, Development and Talent Management, Applied Business Research and Analysis; and choose from International HRM, Business Ethics and Sustainability or Language
The Uni
University of Salford
Salford 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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