Education Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
About the course
Reasons to study
The effective training and development of people is essential in educational organisations and businesses. This course will give you the chance to develop the skills and confidence needed for working within Human Resource departments and other careers focused on training and development.
Why Education, Human Resource Development and Training?
Program Outline
Course detail
Year 1
Core modules:
Human Resources
This module seeks to cover basic theories of human resource management and development within educational institutions, particularly organisations you’ve attended or had some involvement in. The module explores the Human Resource practices employed within organisations, with a particular emphasis on staff development. Assessment is via a timed on-line exercise focusing on your knowledge of theories, models and practices of human resource management and development plus a written report on a specific aspect of human resource practice in an institution you know well.
Theories and Strategies for Learning
This module encourages the development of the academic study and communication skills necessary for successful study at degree level. Assessment typically includes preparing and delivering a presentation considering issues or theories related to your course of study and a portfolio of evidence of your developing research and academic skills.
Self, Society and Welfare
This module helps develop your understanding of society. You'll examine social issues in society, such as poverty and inequality, and how the state responds to them through ‘welfare’, as well as through ‘rights’ and ‘citizenship’. Assessment typically involves the completion of a timed assessment and a written assignment.
Perspectives in Learning and Development
You’ll be introduced to the theories and research that underpin development and learning for children, young people and adults and consider key concepts in this area. Assessment typically involves the production of a display and a timed assessment.
Year 2
Core modules:
Health and Wellbeing at Work
Through this module you will explore different aspects of the health and wellbeing at work and become equipped to evaluate the wider public health agenda, national trends and supporting legislation. For the first part of your assessment (50%) you will present to your peers a discussion of a health promotion aimed at children or young people. For the second part (50%), you will evaluate how legislation, policy and research support the chosen promotion and how it may impact on a selected group of children or young people.
Improving Teaching and Learning
This module will allow you to explore innovative and creative developments in teaching and learning practice. You'll have the opportunity to develop a proposal for innovative practice in your own professional context through a presentation and supporting paper and to evaluate the effectiveness of your intervention through a short presentation and discussion.
People in Action: Work with Individuals and Groups
This module examines the theory, principles and practice of working with individuals and with groups. Exploring different individual, group and online responses to people and their needs, you‘ll develop your understanding of professional practice. Assessment typically involves the completion of a presentation and a written assignment.
Philosophical Approaches to Education
This module explores the impact of different philosophical systems on the way that education is conceived and put into practice. You’ll have the opportunity to design an ideal educational system based on your own unique philosophy and representing your own values and beliefs. Coursework typically involves presenting your ideas and evaluating your system in a paper.
Year 3
Core modules:
Major Study
This module allows you to pursue your particular interests and demonstrate the breadth of knowledge, understanding and strengths that you have developed during your degree studies. You’ll be supported through the design and implementation of a small scale piece of educational research into your chosen topic. This module is your opportunity to bring together everything you have learned in a study of your choosing and you'll typically be assessed via a dissertation.
Human Resource Development and Training
This module seeks to introduce the theories and practices of human resource development, helping you to understand the theoretical considerations in organising and delivering training. Assessment is typically the development of a training package and written report and aims to help you develop effective skills for developing training in the workplace.
Research Methodologies
This module explores a range of research strategies and methods, preparing you to assess the value and significance of different approaches to data collection and analysis within your field of study. You’ll learn how to develop your own research design, and how to collect and analyse information in order to find out new things about a topic that you’re interested in.
Option modules:
Choose one from a list which may include:
Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
This module seeks to develop your understanding of theories of leadership, management and the organisation of professional practice. You’ll have the opportunity to explore relevant theory and practical factors such as mentoring arrangements, group structures, staff development and the leadership of change in professional practice. Assessment typically involves the development of an annotated bibliography and a poster presentation.
Helping in Context (Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring)
This module seeks to develop your understanding of theories concerning counselling, coaching and mentoring, thereby positively impacting upon your effectiveness in responding to and working with the needs of individuals in a variety of contexts. Assessment typically involves working with peers to undertake practical counselling skills, coaching or mentoring sessions, and reflecting on the practical assessment in a written piece of coursework.
Teaching and Assessment
You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and interactive workshops. On average, 16.8%* of the study time on the course is spent with your tutors (either face to face or online) in lectures, seminars, tutorials etc. You’ll also have a personal tutor who’ll be assigned to you throughout your degree to support your ongoing wellbeing and ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
*based on 2019/2020 timetables
Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Feedback (usually written) is normally provided on all coursework submissions within three term time weeks – unless the submission was made towards the end of the session in which case feedback would be available on request after the formal publication of results. Feedback on exam performance/final coursework is available on request after the publication of results.
Teaching excellence
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Triple proof of teaching excellence: our staff rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates, who have higher degrees, and hold teaching qualifications (HESA 2022). So, you’ll learn from some of the best, helping you to be the best.
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We are joint first in the country for National Teaching Fellowships, which mark the UK’s best lecturers in Higher Education, winning a total of 20 since 2008 (2022 data).
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We won the first Global Teaching Excellence Award, recognising the University’s commitment to world-class teaching and its success in developing students as independent learners and critical thinkers (Higher Education Academy, 2017).
Global Professional Award
At Huddersfield, you'll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree* so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is. On completion of the Award, you'll receive the Level 5 in Leadership and Management Award from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), meaning you’ll graduate from the University of Huddersfield with an internationally recognised professional qualification, alongside the specialist subject skills and knowledge you gain as part of your degree, which may help to set you apart from other graduates.
Giving students access to the Global Professional Award is one of the reasons the University won ‘Best University Employability Strategy’ award at the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021. Find out more on the Global Professional Award webpage.
*full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerated or apprenticeship degrees
Your career
This course seeks to prepare you for work in a range of careers in training, human resource development and administration within international organisations in the education, voluntary and commercial sectors.
* Percentage of graduates from these subjects who are in work and/or further study fifteen months after graduating (HESA Graduate Outcomes 18/19, UK domiciled graduates)
80% Graduates employed*Placements
During the course, there will be opportunities to visit local organisations to gain an insight of how different businesses manage their Human Resources function. Visits to these organisations may incur travelling costs.