Human Resource Management (Joint Honours) BA/BSc (Hons)

Overview Updated 10/01/2019
The BA/BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management (Joint Honours) course, focuses on people management, through a combination of business related, organisational behaviour and human resource management (HRM) modules.
We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.
*with a 2:2 degree classification or higher
Course
Highlights
- Flexible module options.
- Optional work placement year.
- Knowledge and supportive staff.
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
HP Laptop and software included with this course.

Additional
Information
Optional Work Placement Year
You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career. Whilst on your Optional Work Placement Year you will study a 40 credit module ‘The Placement Year Experience – Organisations in Context’. We offer a lot of support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas.
Course Details
Human Resource Management (HRM) is attractive, to those who wish to study business and have a particular interest in the people who work for organisations. Our course integrates business issues with the management of people, helping you apply your learning to real life scenarios.
On the Joint Honours course you will be able to select two subjects to study. At stage two, you have the choice to continue with equal emphasis on your two subjects. Alternatively, you can switch to a major and minor split if you prefer one subject. Your degree title will be derived from the two subjects that you choose.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
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Current student enquiries
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International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
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Applying for 2019
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International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
A typical offer is BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. Standard entry requirements apply.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
You will be introduced to the theories of Human Resource Management (HRM) in the business context, people in organisations and the foundations of Human Resource Management (HRM). Some of the modules may vary, dependent upon your chosen Joint Honours combination.
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Introduction to People in Organisations (20 Credits)
Module code: HRM1002Core Module Y
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Human Resource Management (20 Credits)
Module code: HRM1008Core Module Y
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HRM in Business Context (20 Credits)
Module code: HRM1016Core Module Y
Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Facilities &
Special Features
- combines Human Resource Management with another specialist subject
- course tutors with relevant professional qualifications and experience
- opportunities to develop your knowledge and work related skills through different study methods, assessments and experiences
- you will have access to our student support services to help you with your studies
- allocated Personal Academic Tutor
- the opportunity to engage with employability related services and activities through our Changemaker Hub, where you can develop a plan for your future career
- optional work placement year

Fees & Funding
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250
Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
Optional Work Placement Year: £900
Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £12,500
2018/19 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,000
Optional Work Placement Year: £900
For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
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TD Lewis Scholarship
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The Chancellor's Fund
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Wilson Endowment Scholarship
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Joint Honours Study
We offer so many courses, it can be hard to choose just one. With a Joint Honours degree, you can study two courses, whether they are closely related or completely different. Depending on how much time you want to spend on each subject, your degree may emphasise one subject more than the other, which is a major and minor programme. Alternatively, you can study your subjects equally, resulting in a joint degree.
Please visit our Joint Honours page for more information on Joint Honours courses and available Joint Honours combinations.
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