BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management
Course overview
Start date
January 2021
September 2021
Subject area
Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Finance
Attendance
Full-time, 3 years
Full-time, 4 years
Full-time, 5 years
Part-time
Learning
On campus, dual delivery
Course summary
How do people function and flourish in a business? What ethical codes should businesses follow? Will the role of employees change as business, technology and society changes? These are the sorts of questions HR professionals seek to answer and that you’ll address on this course.
All businesses need employees who understand people management, and this degree is designed to train you in HR for the professional environment.
It’s accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development to ensure your skills will be relevant and recognised by employers, and we incorporate as much hands-on experience and professional training as possible; you’ll network with professionals, learn from guest speakers, and have the chance to take a work placement module.
The University of East London fosters an inclusive and open environment, welcoming students from all backgrounds, including many mature students and students from all over the world.
Return to campus: dual delivery
In a Covid-secure environment, enjoy learning on our state-of-the-art campuses and flex between online delivery
Find out morePlacement
You can opt to have a placement year to gain hands on experience in the real world and effectively connect what you will have learnt at University to the industry.
CIPD
Accredited
The BSc Human Resource Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, ensuring you learn the professional skills that employers really need.
HR rooted in Business Management
The course not only teaches you the practical principles of HR, but also gives you a broader understanding of business – from marketing to economics – to make you a more rounded and versatile employee.
Professional experience
We incorporate as much hands-on experience and professional training as possible; you’ll network with professionals, learn from guest speakers, and can opt to choose a work placement module.
Pamela Thompson
Business Management (Human Resource Management), BA (Hons)
As a mature student, I really enjoyed my time at UEL and the incredible learning experience. I would not be where I am today without UEL.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will be automatically cancelled.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Maintenance Loan
You can apply for a loan to help with living costs such as food, travel and accommodation. How much you can borrow depends on where you live and study, and whether you are currently on welfare benefits. The maximum loan you can apply for is £12,729.
To apply visit gov.uk/student-finance
Supplementary Grants
The government also offer the following additional support:
- Parents' Learning Allowance
- Adult Dependants' Grant
- Childcare Grant
- Disabled Students’ Allowance
- All nursing and many allied health students on courses from September 2020 will receive a payment of at least £5,000 a year from the government.
For further information visit gov.uk/student-finance or contact Student Finance England.
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
- Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
- Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
- Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
- Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
- Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
- Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
- EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
- ELSEF Scholarship - £1,000
- UTC Scholarship - £1,500
- Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the list below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, which will be paid directly to UEL. There are no up-front fees required. Repayment only starts after you finish your course and are earning over £25,000. If you haven’t finished repaying your loan after 30 years it will automatically be cancelled.
For information visit gov.uk/student-finance
Please note EU students can only apply for their funding using a paper application form.
To download a form visit www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms
All students will receive:
Bursaries Schemes for which you can apply
- Care Leaver and Foyer Bursary - up to £1,500
- Progression Bursary - up to £2,000
- Engagement Bursary - up to £2,000
- Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
- Helena Kennedy Foundation - £1,500
- Going Global – awards range from £300 - £700
Scholarships Schemes for which you can apply
- Vice Chancellor Scholarship - up to £27,750 over three years
- Dean Scholarship - up to £13,500 over three years
- Civic Engagement Scholarship - £1,000
- EU Scholarship (EU Only) - £1,000
- ELSEF Scholarship - £1,000
- UTC Scholarship - £1,500
- Sports Scholarships - up to £6,000
There are a number of external organisations that offer financial help to
students. Please see the list below list to view additional support options.
Alternatively, you can visit the Scholarship Search website.
Please note that the University of East London is not responsible for
the content of these external sites and is not associated in any way
with the funding schemes and their application processes.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you are a student at the University of East London.
We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement.
Email: study@uel.ac.uk
Phone: 020 8223 4444
At UEL, we understand that studying in another country is a big financial commitment. If you apply early for an undergraduate, you may be entitled to a scholarship of up to £3,000.You can find out more about the international scholarships here.
The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) also run an Emergency International Fund to assist international students in hardship.
You can contact our SMART team on 02082233333 or study@uel.ac.uk
As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, text books, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start- a total of £11,385- in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa here. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money. Please make sure you also factor in the fees for the visa application and immigration health surcharge when budgeting.
* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA pages for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.
Deposits and paying by instalments
International students are required to pay a deposit prior to being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions here.
After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fees policy.
Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements.
Email: international@uel.ac.uk
Entry requirements
112
New UCAS Points
Access to HE Diploma (QAA approved) with 60 credits overall and 45 credits at Level 3
We will also consider the UEL New Beginnings pre-entry course
Level 2 equivalences such as Level 2 Functional Skills in English / Maths, Level 2 Key Skills in Communication / Application of Number and Level 2 Adult Literacy / Adult Numeracy
Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined on the course page. Our pre-entry Information Advice and Guidance Team are able to provide further advice on entry requirements and suitability for study.
If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English programme. The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 11-week pre-sessional course. Find out more.
What you'll learn
The course covers a wide range of topics, rooting fundamental HR principles in a contemporary business context. You’ll learn about the core functions of a business alongside specific HR themes such as recruitment, professional development, ethics, employee relations, and employment law.
The degree is structured to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human resource management, while allowing you to choose from a range of options. You’ll be able to explore specialisms in different areas such International HRM and study in a highly practical way through work placement module – HRM Work-Based Reflective Practice.
In the first year, you’ll study a number of general business management topics (fundamentals of economics and business accounting, foundation in marketing, business statistics and data analysis) and receive an introduction to the basics of people management. This ensures you understand the role of HR within the larger function of a business, connecting staff management to the successful running of an organisation.
In the second year, you will further develop your understanding of HR in a practical setting. You’ll learn about coordinating the HR function within a business as well as rewarding and incentivising staff, employment law, resourcing and talent management, and employment law for HR professionals. There are also a number of optional modules to choose from in the second year; you can either opt for learning and development or International HRM or HRM work-based reflective practice.
In the final year, you will look at strategic human resource management and leadership in organisations, business ethic, and develop additional skills in business research, which will be fantastic for your employability prospects and career development. You will also study employee engagement and employee relations, human resource information system, and you will undertake an applied project in HR. These HRM-tailored modules will furnish you with excellent knowledge that is required in the global world of work.
What you'll study and when
We consistently review our courses to ensure we are up-to-date with industry changes and requirements from our graduates. As a result, our modules are subject to change.
- Mental Wealth: Employability in a Changing World (Core)
- Developing Academic Skills for Business (Core)
- Developing Academic Literacy (Core)
- Inside Business (Core)
- Connecting to Business and Employment through Volunteering (Core)
- The Global Business Enterprise (Core)
- Mental Wealth 1: Academic and Digital Proficiency (Core)
- Fundamentals of Economics (Core)
- Business Statistics and Data Analysis (Core)
- Foundations of Marketing (Core)
- People and Organisations (Core)
- Fundamentals of Business Accounting (Core)
- Mental Wealth 2: Graduate Employment Competencies (Core)
- Managing and Coordinating the HR Function (Core)
- Resourcing and Talent Management (Core)
- Employment Law (Core)
- Reward Management (Core)
- Learning and Development (Optional)
- International HRM (Optional)
- HRM Work-Based Reflective Practice (Optional)
This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.
- Mental Wealth 3: Global enterprise and consultancy practice (Core)
- Applied HR project (Core)
- Employee Engagement & Employment Relations (Core)
- HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) (Core)
- Strategic HRM & Leadership in Organisations (Core)
- Business Ethics & Business Research (Core)
How you'll be assessed
Assessment will be based on practical
and vocational skills as well theoretical knowledge. As a result you will be
assessed through a variety of methods, ensuring different aspects of your
skill set are acknowledged and rewarded – these methods include; coursework,
essays, examinations, industry-related practice, presentations, project work,
practical reports, portfolio development and group work.
The variety of assessment
techniques also ensures you are exposed to different ways of working that
will be useful in your future career; keeping a portfolio and working on
projects are natural ways of working in industry that will be encouraged
during your studies.
How you'll learn
We use a huge range of teaching methods to ensure you develop new skills and techniques as well as the specialist HR knowledge you'll need in your career. We care about your employability, so our staff provide exceptional support throughout your degree.
Here are some of the ways you’ll learn throughout the course:
- Lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
- Role-plays: e.g. playing the role of employer/trade union in a mock negotiation. This may be filmed to enable you to reflect and receive feedback.
- Practical tasks: e.g. designing, delivering and evaluating some training, or writing a job description and person specification.
- Independent study, supported by our specialist business library and a selection of digital materials, handbooks, notes and other resources.
- Working in a team to share ideas and insights.
- Guest speakers representing a cross-section of business and HR expertise.
There’s also a fantastic opportunity to travel abroad, where you’ll work on a social enterprise project with fellow students from other countries. In previous years, our students have travelled to Bahrain, China, the United States and Thailand, to name a few.
You'll develop key skills in every module you take and we’ll also support you with the latest thinking from our business research centres.
Who will teach on this course
The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.
Your future career
The
course is ideal preparation for a career in HR – you will learn the specific,
practical skills that employers need, while also learning about broader
business topics that can be applied in a variety of roles and industries. The
course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development,
demonstrating to employers that your knowledge of HR will be comprehensive and
up-to-date.
You
will also have the option of studying an entrepreneurship module that will be valuable
for students who want to start their own businesses – our very own Knowledge
Dock is an on-campus resource that can help you incubate your business ideas
and secure funding.
Our
location in east London gives us access to some of the most iconic, innovative
and dynamic businesses in the world; from the established financial centre of
Canary Wharf, to booming Stratford and the surrounding area known as the ‘Silicon
Roundabout’. We host events, conferences and workshops at UEL in partnership
with many of the businesses that are right on our doorstep and give students
the opportunity to gather experience and contacts during their degree.
This
business-led approach extends all the way through the course, with the
opportunity to take a work placement module, learn from business leaders in the
region, visit local organisations and network with professionals.
We
place emphasis on a vocational approach to teaching, allowing you to develop a
wide range of employability skills through experience and training. We also
have a superb employability team that works with students to find placements,
projects, graduate schemes and full-time employment, combining careers advice with
practical training in interview technique and CV writing.
Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our Career Coach portal
