BA Human Resource Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management BA (Hons), a business and human resource management degree focused on people management, workplace practices, and organizational strategy. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. This bachelor’s degree is professionally recognised by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The foundation year introduces academic skills, applied learning, and business foundations through modules such as Professional and Academic Skills for University Study, Applied Learning Project, and Foundations in Business and Management. The first year covers organizational environments and employee experiences through modules including Future Focused Organisations, Exploring Professional Practice, Culture and Behaviour, Employee Lifecycle, and Workplace Well-being. The second year examines evidence, change, value creation, and talent management through modules such as Evidenced-Based Practice, The Changing Organisation, Value Creation in Human Resource Management, Developing Professional Practice, and Talent Management. The final year focuses on strategy, ethics, globalization, and independent research through modules including The Strategic Environment of HRM, Sustainable and Ethical People Practices, Transition into the Workplace, The Global Context of HRM, and Human Resource Management Project.
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Entry requirements
BBC at A Level or DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Merit at T Level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: For more information on how to make an application please visit our How to Apply pages for Home and EU , and International students . Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative route to study; the integrated foundation year (IFY). DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 40%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 20%
- South East: 15%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Business and Management
- Future Focused Organisations
- Exploring Professional Practice
- Culture and Behaviour
- Employee Lifecycle
- Workplace Well-being
- Evidenced-Based Practice
- The Changing Organisation
- Value Creation in Human Resource Management
- Developing Professional Practice
- Talent Management
- The Strategic Environment of HRM
- Sustainable and Ethical People Practices
- Transition into the Workplace
- The Global Context of HRM
- Human Resource Management Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Human resource management.
What do graduates of BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Does BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Human Resource Management at University of Northampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.