Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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**Overview**On this foundation year course, youll learn the skills and knowledge you need to launch your career in human resources. Whether you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, youre returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready, this foundation year course is designed to give you the confidence to move on to the next stage of your studies. Youll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. Youll get the ...Read more


Overview

On this foundation year course, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to launch your career in human resources. Whether you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready, this foundation year course is designed to give you the confidence to move on to the next stage of your studies. You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management.


A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with a guaranteed place.


Course highlights

- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.


Careers and opportunities

As a human resource manager you can work in any sector that you're passionate about, whether that's sport, charities, manufacturing, or maybe the arts; all sorts of different businesses need effective workforce management. It's also a role that could take you overseas.Best of all is that this qualification opens up many possible career routes. You might want to specialise in workplace training and development, become an expert in employment law, or lead on business development. As you progress you'll be able to map a career to your interests.

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WUSCA ranking:
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48/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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49th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
49th
What students say
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Kieron
26 Feb 25

The uni buses allow to get around the city easier. But, student hosuing and accomodation is very expensive, and when applying for student finance theres always issues. Some of my..Read more

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Ragib
23 Feb 25

The University of Portsmouth provides a dynamic and supportive environment with high-quality teaching, excellent facilities, and a vibrant community. Addressing areas like..Read more

Modules

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

32 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

32 tariff points at A level.

32 tariff points.

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.

24 points from the IB Diploma.

32 points to include a Higher Level subject.

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32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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Kieron
26 Feb 25
Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
The uni buses allow to get around the city easier. But, student hosuing and accomodation is very expensive, and when applying for student finance theres always issues. Some of my...
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Ragib
23 Feb 25
International Human Resource Management MSc
The University of Portsmouth provides a dynamic and supportive environment with high-quality teaching, excellent facilities, and a vibrant community. Addressing areas like...
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