Program Overview

Human Resource Management (with Placement) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview

The Human Resource Management (with Placement) BSc (Hons) course offers a comprehensive education in human resource management, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the field. The course includes a guaranteed 12-week placement, allowing students to gain practical experience and build their professional network.

Course Structure

• Year 1:
  • Applied numeracy for business
  • Beginning your professional business journey
  • Human resource management foundations
  • The role of HR in the digital age
  • HR and work in organisations
• Year 2:
  • Data and research methods for business
  • The strategic context of HRM
  • Employment relations
  • Work placement (144 hours)
• Year 3:
  • Developing professional human resource management practice
  • Management and leadership
  • Contemporary issues in the workplace
  • HR analytics and data
  • Business project

Assessment Methods

Methods of assessment vary according to the learning outcomes of a particular unit and the stage of the study. Assessments include:

• Reports
• Presentations
• Time-limited tasks
• Academic writing
• Appraisals
• Projects
• Project reviews
• Exams
• Portfolio

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Resource Management (with Placement) BSc (Hons) course will be equipped for starting a career as a HR professional, with the knowledge and experience to excel in a range of people management roles.

Fees

• UK: The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2026/27 is £9,790 per year.
• International: The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.

Scholarships and Financial Support

The University offers a range of scholarships and financial support packages to help students fund their studies.

Campus Facilities

The University's Luton campus offers a range of facilities, including:

• The Campus Centre
• The Luton campus library
• Aspire Gym and Get Active activities
• Luton campus accommodation
• The STEM Building

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), providing students with access to Level 5 accreditation and increasing their employability in the HRM profession.