Business Management and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management****Combine HR skills with strong business acumen so that you can add strategic value to any organisation. This course leads not only to a highly regarded degree but also to qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).****Why choose this course?**This degree gives you an excellent platform for career success as a capable, confident and business-savvy HR ...Read more


BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management


Combine HR skills with strong business acumen so that you can add strategic value to any organisation. This course leads not only to a highly regarded degree but also to qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Chartered Management Institute (CMI).


Why choose this course?

This degree gives you an excellent platform for career success as a capable, confident and business-savvy HR professional. During this course you will learn how to create HR policies and strategies which engage employees, nurture talent and improve business performance.


Is this course for you?

If you aspire to become a senior HR professional, BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) gives you an excellent start. As part of your studies, you can gain Level 5 Diplomas from the CIPD and CMI to enhance your credentials.


How you will learn

All your learning is underpinned by our exceptional professional networks. This culminates in a live consultancy project with an employer, where you can showcase your HR, research and problem-solving skills.


Opportunities and experiences

You can choose to spend a year on placement or undertake summer internships. You will also benefit from an external CMI mentor, a senior business person to guide you at every stage of your studies.


Work placements and internships

We'll encourage and support you to take work placements and internships. In between your second and third year, you can take an optional placement year or a summer internship. This is a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop your practical skills, network and build your professional profile.


Careers and employability

With the added bonus of CIPD and CMI qualifications, the BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resource Management lends substance to your CV and equips you for a rewarding leadership career. Our graduates now work with the likes of Hays Recruitment as well as public sector organisations such as the NHS and local authorities. - With a Foundation Year

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WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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83rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
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 - 83 = 17% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
17%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
86%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

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BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:24,P:6 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

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M Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3

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Popular A-level subjects

Management Studies

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

Business Studies
39%
History
18%
Psychology
17%
Mathematics
13%
Geography
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Students from International

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£14900 Per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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