
The BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year is a four-year degree designed to develop a strong understanding of business, management, and the principles of effective people management. The course aims:
• To enable students to interpret complex material and relate theory to practice in HRM.
• To enable students to develop a range of analytical skills that will enable them to critically appraise and challenge existing HRM theory and practice.
• To enable students to develop an understanding of organisations, their management, the environment in which they operate and how HRM decisions are made in organisations.
• To enable students to acquire a range of analytical skills and approaches that can be applied in the analysis of a range of management and business scenarios.
• To provide a context within which students can develop a range of employability and interpersonal skills.
Final Award: - BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year
Awarding Body: Birkbeck, University of London
Duration: 4 years
Study mode: Full Time
Entry: February, June, October
Delivery: Weekdays, Hybrid
Tuition fee: £5760 for foundation year (year 0) - £9535 per year for following years (year 1 - 3)
Leeds City Office Park: Leeds
To apply for this course, one of the following academic qualifications is required:
UCAS 48 points
GCSE Grade C, Grade 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
RPL from other provider (HN/Degree)
Overseas/EU high school qualification equivalent to UK Level 3 (please enquire for confirmation)
Alternative route of entry:
Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge:
Personal Statement (300 words – describing relevant skills developed through professional and life experience)
CV: Must include a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a customer-facing or skills-based role
All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of an applicant’s language ability, which include:
GCSE / AS or A-Level in English Language or Literature grade C or above
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6 in each component
William College Internal English Assessment
Other national and international tests may be applicable to an equivalent standard
Modules and study
All modules listed are compulsory unless they state Option.
The total number of credits taken for a year must add up to 120.
Delivery
William College teaches 1 day in person on campus and a 1 day online per study week.
Awarding Body
William College franchises this programme from Birkbeck, University of London.
Fees
Fees will be paid to Birkbeck, University of London.
Fees may increase in line with government guidance or inflationary measures, and any changes will be communicated in advance.
Further information about payment options, refunds and compensation is available in our Tuition Fee, Refund and Compensation Policy.
Additional Costs
There are no additional costs for students (e.g. text books / mandatory trips).
You will find Business Management and Human Resource Management graduates in a variety of roles including chief executives, senior business leaders, notable academics and public figures. Most graduates will, of course, be found in the human resource departments of both public and private organisations, across all industries.