BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,700 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management (Including Foundation Year)

About

The Foundation Year in Human Resource Management forms part of an integrated four-year degree programme, and is designed for students who do not currently meet the admissions criteria for direct entry onto the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management. This Human Resource Management course will allow you to explore areas including business, psychology and computing, alongside giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to continue onto a degree course and have the opportunity to meet your aspirations. This course will be taught over three days per week to allow students to manage study around other work and family commitments. TOP IN WALES FOR TEACHING QUALITY IN BUSINESS STUDIES - THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2022 Join our LinkedIn group

Students will study six modules, which will be assessed via a number of examinations, assignments and presentations.

The study skills module is designed to help you with examinations and revision techniques, as well as skills including note taking, essay writing, referencing and planning assignments.

Study Skills
Investigative Project
Business Administration
Statistics and Mathematics
Advanced IT
Psychology

Teaching

You will learn through lectures and seminars, and actively participate in learning through individual study, and written and oral presentations. You will also gain experience in group work and workshops.

The study skills module will also help you with examination and revision techniques, as well as skills including note taking, essay writing, referencing and planning assignments.

Research

Your studies will be underpinned by the latest research undertaken by the South Wales Business School Research Group. This means you will be taught by academics who are at the forefront of their specialist field.

Assessment

Students are assessed via a number of examinations, assignments and presentations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

EE to exclude General Studies.

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma: Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma: Pass Pass

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree, we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit our Pathway website.

English Requirements
In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Career

Graduates with a human resource management degree are in demand to the HR profession or general business community.

The ability to lead and get the best out of people is vital for the modern manager, and this HRM degree will give you those essential skills. HRM plays a vital part at all levels of every organisation it is a growth profession across the UK and worldwide, so there are plenty of diverse career opportunities open to graduates.

Our recent graduates have attained positions in a variety of HR roles including recruitment managers and training and development specialists. Students either aim for specialist HRM careers or use this training and CIPD student membership to enhance their general management career aims. Others launch their own HR consultancies and businesses.

At the end of your degree, you may wish to progress on to postgraduate research with a Masters by Research or PhD.