Business Management and Human Resources BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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City Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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City Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Business & Management Studies
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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It is frequently said that an organisation’s most important assets are its people, so an awareness of how people react to each other, and to the organisation, is fundamental to how an organisation operates.Our Business Management and Human Resources course enables you to focus on management processes, with a strong emphasis on issues relating to the people dimensions of organisations, individuals and employment.The course is designed to enhance your understanding of the processes of managing by ...Read more

It is frequently said that an organisation’s most important assets are its people, so an awareness of how people react to each other, and to the organisation, is fundamental to how an organisation operates.Our Business Management and Human Resources course enables you to focus on management processes, with a strong emphasis on issues relating to the people dimensions of organisations, individuals and employment.The course is designed to enhance your understanding of the processes of managing by studying concepts such as researching people and organisations, human resource development, international business communication and new perspectives in management and human resources, and strategic human resource management.Our course is approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). As part of our commitment to your professional development we will register you as a student member of the CIPD and pay your membership fees from the start of year two through to graduation. Upon successful completion of the course you will gain Associate Membership of the CIPD (AssocCIPD).Additionally, this degree is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) providing our students with a dual-award status.This course can be studied over three years full-time or four years with a placement, and offers all students the opportunity to gain some industry experience or travel overseas to study abroad in one of our partner universities with our unique opportunities scheme.Our BA (Hons) Business Management Joint Honours courses have Dual Award status with the Chartered Management Institute. Nottingham Business School at NTU is accredited by EQUIS and AACSB, which are internationally recognised hallmarks of excellence and quality for business education. We are one of only nine UK business schools recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). NBS is also recognised by the Small Business Charter, as we play an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
Business 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
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Resource Management graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Human Resource Management graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Eddie
30 Jan 25

The best part of my uni experience has definitely been making friends and going to a variety of different activities with them, as I was unable to do this in my small town. The..Read more

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Michael
27 Jan 25

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. The university offers a wide..Read more

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Entry requirements

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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T Level:

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104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications.

104 - 112 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent).

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
58%
Economics
24%
Psychology
17%
Geography
16%
History
15%
HESA
Human Resource Management

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

Business Studies
54%
Geography
25%
Psychology
21%
History
18%
Economics
18%
HESA

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Latest Business Studies reviews

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Eddie
30 Jan 25
Business Management and Human Resources BA (Hons)
The best part of my uni experience has definitely been making friends and going to a variety of different activities with them, as I was unable to do this in my small town. The...
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Michael
27 Jan 25
Business Management and Economics BA (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution known for its commitment to academic excellence and student success. The university offers a wide...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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