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    Business Management with Human Resources

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    United Kingdom, Keele

    University RankQS Ranking
    795

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    NN69

    Campuses

    Keele University campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 18,200  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    Business Management with Human Resources

    About

    Business Management with Human Resources BA offers the potential for you to gain a thorough understanding of how businesses operate and manage their best asset – their employees.

    The contemporary business world is complex, and our curriculum reflects this. We will provide you with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of business management by focusing on key areas such as marketing, strategy, and business operations. You will evaluate different leadership styles and management practices that impact organisational culture and operations, employee experience and performance. To develop your human resource management expertise and prepare you for employment, you will explore topics including talent management, employee relations, reward management, strategic human resources practices, and learn to use industry-standard tools and techniques.

    Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.

    Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.

    Why study Business Management with Human Resources at Keele University?

    Keele Business School is an approved Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development centre
    Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme
    Option to spend a year working in industry, or undertake an entrepreneurship year
    Human Resources at Keele is 1st in the UK for student positivity* NSS 2024 (Broad-based universities) *based on overall student satisfaction, which is an average score across 27 questions asked in the NSS.
    Study abroad opportunities

    Disciplines

    Keele Business School

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Typical offer

    Please ensure that you read the full entry requirements by selecting your qualifications from the dropdown menu below. This will include any subject specific, GCSE/Level 2 Maths, and English language requirements you may need.

    A Level: BBC
    BTEC: DMM
    T Level: Merit

    Please select your qualification from the drop-down list below for the full entry requirement information

    A Level

    BBC in three A Levels.

    Contextual Offer: CCC in three A Levels.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

    DMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.

    Contextual Offer: MMM in any BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    BTEC National Diploma / Diploma

    Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and C in one A Level, or Merit and Merit in BTEC Diploma and A in one A Level.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma

    Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and CC in two A Levels, or Merit in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    T Level

    Merit in any T Level.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    International Baccalaureate Diploma

    554 in three Higher Levels or 29 points.

    Contextual Offer: 444 in three Higher levels or 27 points.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme

    We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.

    If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.

    For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

    Access to HE Diploma

    112 UCAS points in any Access to HE Diploma including Distinction in at least 15 Level 3 credits.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru

    The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.

    Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers

    BCCCC in five Highers, or CD in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers, or CCD in three Advanced Highers.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

    If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

    Core Maths

    If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

    Ireland - Leaving Certificate

    H3, H4, H4, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    China - Gaokao

    70% in the Gaokao.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    India - Standard XII

    Average of 65% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects in any other Standard XII.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Germany - Abitur

    2.4 overall average in the Abitur.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    France - Baccalaureate

    12 in the French Baccalaureate/International Option Baccalaureate/Baccalauréate Français International.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Hong Kong - Diploma

    443 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Spain - Bachillerato

    Overall average of 7 in the Título de Bachillerato.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato

    75% in the Esame di Stato.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Cyprus - Apolytirion

    17.5 / 83% in the Apolytirion.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Portugal

    Overall average of 15 in a Secondary Certificate.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Canada - Diploma

    60% / BCCCC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Kenya - KCSE / Diploma

    We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

    We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

    Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND

    We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

    We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

    USA - Advanced Placement

    443 from three Advanced Placement subjects.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

    Ghana

    We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

    Sri Lanka - Advanced Level

    BBC in three Advanced Levels.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

    Malaysia - STPM

    BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate

    We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

    Singapore - A Levels (H2)

    BBC in three H2 Levels.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below)

    European Baccalaureate

    70% overall.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    NCUK

    Pass NCUK Foundation Year with BBC and a C in EAP English Language module.

    Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education

    BBC in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE

    BBC in three Advanced Level subjects.

    You will also need: an English language qualification (see below).

    English Program Requirements

    All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group A.

    Career

    Your future career

    95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20)

    In addition to subject specific knowledge the curriculum on our Business Management with Human Resources BA will ensure you have a strong suite of transferable skills that suit the modern work environment in jobs such as HR manager, recruitment consultant and talent development specialist. You will graduate with an entrepreneurial and questioning mindset, excellent communication skills and strong critical thinking abilities. Your subject knowledge will have improved and your confidence in your own strengths will have been enhanced through the opportunities on our Professional and Academic Development Programme, which will prepare you for employment in a variety of industries.

    Jobs that a graduate from this course could go on to do include:

    • HR Administrator
    • HR Officer
    • HR Advisor
    • HR Consultant
    • Training and Development Officer
    • Recruitment Officer
    • Business Consultant
    • Business Advisor
    • Management trainee

    Enhance your employability

    Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021) offers a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability.

    From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment, the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.

    Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.

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