Human Resource Management BSc, DipHE, by distance learning,

Course description

Our BSc Human Resource Management by distance learning combines all the benefits of a University of Leicester degree with the flexibility to suit the needs of working professionals. You have the option of applying for the Diploma or full BSc depending on the level of qualification you aim to achieve.

The BSc qualification involves studying the Diploma and BSc over 40 months. The Diploma qualification involves studying for the Diploma over 19 months.

The Diploma is studied over 6 modules. By the end of the Diploma, you will:

• Be able to demonstrate how an understanding of the issues involved in HRM can assist the human resource manager in managing staff effectively
• Compare and contrast formal and informal learning and be able to discuss the merits of each
• Discuss how effective employee development can impact upon an organisation's performance whilst assessing the theory and practice of management considering the importance of leadership and the HRM function

The BSc builds on the ideas encountered in the Diploma and encourages students to make links between theory and practice. Subjects covered include HRM, organisational behaviour and human resource development.

Studying the BSc gives you the opportunity to not only build on the theories and topics covered within the Diploma, but also to focus in-depth on some of the key issues within human resource management today. By selecting which modules you wish to study, you can tailor the course to your interests and career objectives. By the end of the BSc, you will:

• Understand the key principles of high-performance working and critically review the links between performance and HRM practices
• Evaluate the tensions between the interests of employers and employees in the management of performance
• Be able to identify recent trends and issues concerning flexible learning in the workplace

What's the difference?

If you do not feel ready to commit to the full BSc you may instead choose to apply for the Diploma. You will then have the option of moving on to the BSc level upon completion of the Diploma level as long as you achieve an average overall grade of 45% or higher.

If you choose to study the Diploma you will take six modules. To gain a BSc qualification you would then complete a further three option modules as well as the Research Methods module and a Dissertation.

Students completing the General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi) are eligible to apply for a Foundation or International Year One degree run by the Global Study Centre. The GSC provides academic support to help you progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester.

If you are studying A-levels or the International Baccalaureate (IB) then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements.

We also accept students taking the Standard XII awarded by the CISCE/CBSE or another recognised state exam board. For many courses at the University of Leicester, you will usually need 80% overall or higher, along with higher individual marks of 85% in relevant subjects.

If you are taking another curriculum, please get in touch with us to discuss entry requirements.

We do accept students transferring from an undergraduate degree at a recognised Jordanian institution, subject to assessment. Please contact us to discuss your circumstances.

For more information about available degrees please see individual course pages.

Every degree page on our website specifies an IELTS score as the minimum English Language requirement for that course. If you have taken a different English language test or qualification, this table shows the equivalent scores or marks you need to match the IELTS grade for your course.

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