Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BA Hons Human Resource Management program, which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human resource management and its role in organizations. The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is taught by experienced academics and industry professionals.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: N600
• Accreditation: Triple-accredited Business School - AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA
• Study Abroad: Opportunities to study in Europe and North America
• Applicant Visit Days: Held in March each year

Why This Course?

The program offers students the opportunity to learn about recruitment and selection, training and developing, rewards, diversity, and managing conflict at work. Students will study in an accredited center for the teaching of Human Resource Management and will have the opportunity to join the HRM Society, which aims to bring together all year groups into one network where they can share knowledge and practice, awareness of careers, and build relationships with alumni and employers.

Course Content

The program covers a range of topics, including:

• Introduction to Human Resource Management
• Management Development Programme
• Work Psychology
• Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• Advanced Organisational Behaviour
• HRM and Employment Relations in Public Services
• Human Resources in the Global Economy
• Perspective on Work and Employment

Year 1

• Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Introduction to International Business
• Management Development Programme 1
• Academic Skills

Year 2

• Management Development Programme 2
• Work Psychology
• Work Psychology for Human Resource Management

Year 3

• Management Development Programme 3
• Work, Employment & Society
• Employment Relations

Year 4

• Advanced Organisational Behaviour
• HRM & Employment Relations in Public Services
• Human Resources in the Global Economy
• Perspective on Work & Employment
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• Highers: Standard entry requirements: 1st sitting: AAAA/AAABB, 2nd sitting: AAAABB. Minimum entry requirements: 1st sitting: ABBB, 2nd sitting: AABBB.
• A Levels: ABB-BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30
• HNC/HND: Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units
• International Students: View the entry requirements for your country

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550
• University Preparation Programme Fees: International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Careers

Graduates of the program have found jobs in insurance, retail, manufacturing, recruitment consultancy, and the public sector. Some are employed in jobs such as HR trainee, HR assistant, and recruitment consultant, whilst others are employed in general administration and management.

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• 86% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
• 90% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.