Business Management and the Human Resource BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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You’ll study your Business Management and the Human Resource degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This industry-accredited degree combines strategic business management with a specialist focus on Human Resource Management (HRM), preparing you for a range of exciting management careers.Youll graduate with eligibility to gain associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), an accolade that is highly sought after by graduate employers ...Read more

You’ll study your Business Management and the Human Resource degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This industry-accredited degree combines strategic business management with a specialist focus on Human Resource Management (HRM), preparing you for a range of exciting management careers.You'll graduate with eligibility to gain associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), an accolade that is highly sought after by graduate employers in the HR sector.You’ll gain a thorough knowledge of key topics in management and HRM, such as organisational behaviour, industrial relations, business and society, marketing, and the economic environment for businesses.


Shape your learning with pathways

This course offers pathways from year 2, which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The pathways provide modules that can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.The pathways available on this course are: - Finance- Ethics and Sustainability- Enterprise and Innovation

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Human Resource Management
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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100%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Resource Management graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Human Resource Management graduate salary
£21,000
Management Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Linfeng
01 Mar 24

The school is conveniently located near the city center, with easy access to shopping and transportation. The learning facilities are well-equipped, and timely updates can be..Read more

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Mridula
26 Feb 24

To put it in simple words, best university for gaining interesting important knowledge and also gain amazing achievements and experience. Students will gather unforgettable..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

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

A Grades / Points required

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

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

Applicants must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction level and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme. Please note that applicants presenting this qualification may be called for interview (where they must also present a recent piece of academic writing for review) - this requirement is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application.

16 points from Higher Level subjects. 5 in Maths (Standard Level) or 4 (Higher Level) and 5 in English (Standard or Higher Level).

Applicants must obtain 4 H2 grades and 2 H3 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Maths and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O3 is required for GCSE B/5 (Maths) or GCSE B/6 (English).

Applicants offering the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business must obtain Distinction Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please visit the Business School web site.

We welcome applications from candidates offering T levels. Applicants would be expected to achieve an overall Distinction from one of these subjects; Digital Business Services, Digital Support and Services, Accounting, Finance, or Management and Administration.Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

Alongside AB at A-Level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)

Popular A-level subjects

Management Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
45%
Economics
38%
Mathematics
33%
Psychology
25%
Geography
23%
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