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

• Overview

  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.

  Open Days

  
• 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.

  Methods of Learning

  The Human Resource Management (HRM) related part of the joint honours programme is delivered using lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials.

  The number of contact hours may vary according to the subject you choose to study in combination with HRM, for your joint honours degree. In an average teaching week you will have two contact hours for each HRM related module studied. In addition to your contact time, you will need to undertake, on average, a minimum of four hours of personal self-directed study each week, for each HRM related module studied.

  Schedule

  This course can be studied full-time over three years or four years with an optional work placement year between your second and third year. We also offer a flexible part-time option.

  Assessments

  You will be assessed using a variety of individual and group-based assessments including reports, personal reflection, essays, presentations, posters, portfolios, research projects, dissertation, practical work simulations and examinations. A variety of different assessment methods are used to develop your knowledge and skills on the course.

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  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.

• Careers and Events
  • The Northampton Employment Promise.

    *We promise to secure paid experience for you, if you need it.

    We work with employers to understand what they’re looking for and we’re confident that if you follow one of our structured awards, as well as committing to your studies you’ll be in a competitive position when it comes to applying for graduate jobs.

    We’re so confident, that we promise to secure a paid 3-6 month internship for you, if you need it. Find out more about the Northampton Employment Promise, including how it works and who is eligible.

    
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    As well as careers within the HR profession, opportunities exist for managing people in organisations of all sizes, in the public, private and third sector.

    The BA/BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management (joint honours) degree can lead you to further study opportunities such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualifications, a MBA or a Master degree in a related subject.

    
• 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.

   

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2019@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Applying for 2019
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  Office hours:
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  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2
  • Stage 3

  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.

  • Introduction to People in Organisations (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM1002

    Core Module Y
  • Human Resource Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM1008

    Core Module Y
  • HRM in Business Context (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM1016

    Core Module Y

  Major students study the two compulsory modules plus two designated (choice) modules. If you choose to study with an equal emphasis on both of your subjects you will study the two compulsory HRM modules plus one designated module. Designated module choices include Career Development and Employability, Managing in Organisations, Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation.

  • Managing in Organisations (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2014

    Core Module N
  • Managing Human Resources (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2003

    Core Module Y
  • Employment Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2039

    Core Module Y
  • Employee Selection and Measurement (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2004

    Core Module N
  • Organisational Behaviour (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2002

    Core Module N
  • Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2005

    Core Module N
  • Learning Through Work (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2042

    Core Module N
  • Career Development and Employability (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2046

    Core Module N
  • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM2053

    Core Module Y

  You will have the option to produce, either a dissertation or research project, in an area of Human Resource Management that interests you. You will also study Strategic Human Resource Management, alongside your dissertation or research project. This is dependent upon whether you choose to study a joint, major or minor degree in this subject. You may be able to choose additional module options, which reflect the different specialisms within the HR profession.

  • Developing Cross Cultural Management Capability​ (20 Credits)
    Module code: BUS3011

    Core Module N
  • Developing People in Organisations (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM3009

    Core Module N
  • Strategic Human Resource Management (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM3007

    Core Module Y
  • Human Resource Management Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: HRM4001

    Core Module N
  • Research Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM4002

    Core Module N
  • Human Resource Management Interdisplinary Dissertation (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM4003

    Core Module N
  • Employee Relations (20 Credits)
    Module code: HRM3005

    Core Module N

  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
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Human Resource Management MA

    Human Resource Management PGDip

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  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

  The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £1,500 to postgraduate students studying within the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology. The…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply. The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• 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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