BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 - 48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
Overview
Human Resource Management is a vital part of every business, and impacts everyone from junior members of staff to CEOs. With a CIPD accredited HR from the University of Stirling, you’ll gain far-reaching expertise in organisational success and unlock a wealth of professional opportunities.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 We're 1st in Scotland with 100% student satisfaction in Human Resource Management (National Student Survey 2023)
#2 Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
#3 Gain an essential balance of contemporary subject knowledge with key transferable skills
Curriculum
When you study HRM at Stirling, everything you’ll learn is rooted in research and contemporary developments in the business world. The course reflects the rapid changes in employment practices, markets, technology and law – ensuring you graduate with the front-line knowledge you need to succeed.
Course details
You can study Human Resource Management as a four-year single honours degree or take it in conjunction with one of six other subjects to earn a combined honours degree and broaden your career opportunities. The first two semesters of your course are designed to give you a solid grounding in the general principles of business, management, marketing, HR and more. You’ll also have a chance to take modules from other courses that compliment your HR studies – including Business Law and Sociology.
From Year 2 onwards you’ll focus in on specialist modules that cover the wider labour market, the latest changes in Human Resource Management, employment relations and how Human Resource Management impacts on individuals. Every step of the way, your course will be delivered by expert teaching staff who understand the rapidly-shifting nature of business and the broad range of factors that impact on the evolution of Human Resource Management.
The CIPD accreditation only applies to the single honours degree.
Teaching
We encourage you to think critically and examine organisational policies, as well as claims made about employment and the labour market more widely. As such, HR “best practice” is questioned throughout the course. Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars and practical work. In the advanced modules there is more opportunity for group work, case study analysis and skills development.
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Program Outcome
The course will prepare you to make an impact on key areas of business such as recruitment methods, staff development, performance management and career progression. You’ll also be equipped to enhance an organisation’s adaptability by broadening the skills of its workforce and understanding its broader social and economic environments.