BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

What will I study?

You will be studying four 15 credit modules in each semester (this may vary between double modules) and your contact time varies between modules, but usually you will have two sessions per week for each module, a one-hour lecture following by a one-hour seminar/tutorial. Typically, a new topic or theory will be introduced in each lecture and will be followed up with class discussion and feedback in the subsequent seminar. In addition, as part of your study time, you will be collaborating with your peers on tasks and group assignments. Module leaders also offer weekly drop-in and feedback sessions, usually 2 x 1 hour per module as well as revision sessions.

The University’s ‘online learning environment’ means you can access all your course resources, literature, and timetables from anywhere in the world.

Usually, assessment is split between coursework and examinations. The style of coursework can vary from presentations to business reports, essays depending on the taught topics.

Level 4

• Principles of Marketing II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Introduction to Human Resource Management II 30 Credits II Compulsory
• Work and Organisations II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Economics for Business II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• HRM Practice and Society II 15 Credits II Compulsory

Level 5

• Performance Management and Reward II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Organisational Psychology II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Business and Enterprise Contexts II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Information Systems for HRM II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Enhancing Employability in Human Resource Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Employment Law II 15 Credits II Compulsory

Level 6

• Employment Relations II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• International Human Resource Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Training and Development II 30 Credits II Compulsory
• Placement Portfolio II 0 Credits II Compulsory
• Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Industry Practice for Human Resource Professionals II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• Contemporary Developments in HRD II 30 Credits II Compulsory
• Diversity and Equality at Work II 15 Credits II Compulsory
• HBS Placement II 0 Credits II Compulsory

Study abroad

An opportunity for an amazing experience, which will help make you stand out from the crowd. With more and more companies working internationally, the experience of living in another country can make a great impression on future employers.

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a sandwich year abroad. The University has partnerships with over 150 universities around the world, including the USA, Canada, Asia, Africa, Australia, South America, and closer to home in Europe.

If you study abroad between your second and third year of study, you’ll pay no tuition fee to the partner university and no tuition fee to us either. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

Work placement

Graduate with invaluable work experience alongside your degree and stand out from the crowd.

This course offers you the opportunity to enhance your study and CV with a work placement sandwich year. It’s a chance to explore career possibilities, make valuable contacts and gain sought-after professional skills.

Our dedicated Careers and Employment team are here to help guide you through the process.

If you take up a work placement between your second and third year of study, at the University of Hertfordshire you’ll pay no tuition fee for this year. We’ll ask you to make your decision in your second year, so there is plenty of time to think about it.

What's next for my career?

Our human resources graduates often go into H.R.M. graduate schemes, consultancy, or H.R. related positions in the private, public, or not-for-profit sectors. Whichever path you choose, you’ll have a sound knowledge of HRM and business management, as well as the transferable skills employers need.

Our B.A. Human Resource Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (C.I.P.D.), so you’ll become an associate member when you graduate. The C.I.P.D. is a highly respected body in HR, so this is a real advantage.

You can also stay on at Hertfordshire and study at the postgraduate level. We offer an M.A. in Human Resource Management which can help you develop even more advanced expertise.

Our graduates have gone on to roles such as H.R. administrator, H.R. graduate trainee, H.R. manager, and personnel officer with companies including Arcadia, Europcar, Marks and Spencer, and Royal Mail. The course also gives you the skills to work in industrial relations, equal opportunities, training and development, and general management. Around 95% of our graduates have gone on to work or further study within six months of finishing this course. Students also consider an M.A. in Human Resource Management upon starting their career.