Human Resource Management (Sandwich) BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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People are an organisation’s most important asset. Organisations will only succeed if their people are well managed, motivated, committed and engaged. Your BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree will give you an all-round understanding of business and specialist knowledge of HRM. This means you will understand how HRM fits into the bigger picture and be a more employable graduate.HRM graduates are highly attractive to employers throughout the world, especially in many emerging markets. The ...Read more

People are an organisation’s most important asset. Organisations will only succeed if their people are well managed, motivated, committed and engaged. Your BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree will give you an all-round understanding of business and specialist knowledge of HRM. This means you will understand how HRM fits into the bigger picture and be a more employable graduate.HRM graduates are highly attractive to employers throughout the world, especially in many emerging markets. The ability to lead and get the best out of people is challenging yet vital for the modern manager, and this degree will prepare you for such a role. We have an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality teaching in this field and this course is one of only a few undergraduate degrees in the UK to be validated with CIPD membership, the UK’s professional HR body.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
85th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
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
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Human Resource Management graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Human Resource Management graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Oluwakemisola
04 Jan 24

USW stands out for its student-centric approach, providing a supportive community and real-world preparation. With a focus on practical skills and industry connections, it ensures..Read more

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Adedayo
19 Nov 23

Choosing a suitable university was a critical decision for me, and I took into consideration a number of factors before making my decision. I looked into many universities based..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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

C - A* Grades / Points required

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

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.

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Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)

We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a third subject.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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

£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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

£9,000 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.

£12,600 per year

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Students from International

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£12600 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Human Resources Management reviews

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O
Oluwakemisola
04 Jan 24
MSc Human Resource Management
USW stands out for its student-centric approach, providing a supportive community and real-world preparation. With a focus on practical skills and industry connections, it ensures...
Read more
A
Adedayo
19 Nov 23
MSc Human Resource Management
Choosing a suitable university was a critical decision for me, and I took into consideration a number of factors before making my decision. I looked into many universities based...
Read more
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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