Program Overview

Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons)

The Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons) course is designed to equip students with the skills and confidence needed to work within Human Resource departments. The program focuses on developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling students to understand different learning cultures and styles, and motivation theories.

Overview

The course is targeted at those who work in the industry and want to apply some of their skills to Human Resources (HR). It helps students better understand wellbeing, while developing the skills needed to build quick processes and inspire teams.

Why Study Education, Human Resource Development and Training BA(Hons)

During the course, students will develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills. They will gain a better understanding of different learning cultures and styles, and motivation theories. The program will also help students develop their ability to critically reflect on their own personal educational development and to plan a bespoke training programme suitable for their chosen career.

Career Opportunities

Following graduation, students will be ready to work confidently and efficiently alongside others, to meet individuals’ and organisational needs and how to develop personnel and teams. The course prepares students for a range of careers in training, human resource development, and administration within international organisations in the education, voluntary, and commercial sectors.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with core modules and option modules. The core modules include:

• Human Resources
• Theories and Strategies for Learning
• Self, Society and Welfare
• Perspectives in Learning and Development
• Health and Wellbeing at Work
• Philosophical Approaches to Education
• Social Policy, Inclusion and Inequality
• Safeguarding Children and Young People
• Human Resource Development and Training
• Planning Your Final Year Project
• Final Year Project

Option modules may include:

• Leadership and Management in Professional Contexts
• Helping in Context (Counselling, Coaching and Mentoring)

Teaching and Assessment

Students will be taught through a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and interactive workshops. Assessment will be based on a range of methods, including written reports, presentations, and project work.

Fees and Finance

The maximum fees for UK-based students on undergraduate courses in 2025/26 will be £9,535 per year for full-time students. Tuition fees will cover the cost of study at the University, as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision, and examinations.

Research Excellence

The University of Huddersfield is committed to research excellence, with a strong focus on world-leading research that makes a real difference to people's lives. The University is in the top 50 UK universities for Research Power, with three-quarters of all research being world-leading and internationally excellent.

Student Support

The University offers a range of support services to help students succeed, including academic support, careers advice, and wellbeing services. Students will also have access to the University's extensive professional and academic network in education, education studies, and human resources.

Accreditations and Professional Links

The University has a strong reputation for teaching excellence, with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. The University is also a member of Yorkshire Universities and has a range of professional links with organisations in the education and human resources sectors.