BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Top-Up) (London campus) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

In a recent report, it was found that 26% of CEOs ranked talent shortage as the top damaging factor to business outlook (Gartner, 2024), highlighting the pressing concern of finding and retaining skilled employees for many companies today. Human Resources plays a key role in all businesses, from talent acquisition, employee training and development, to reinforcing the values of the business, HR helps to drive employee engagement and maintain a positive business culture.

Faculty: Northumbria University London | Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) programme has been designed specifically to provide you with a broad foundation of business and management knowledge while developing your understanding, application and critical evaluation of human resources in a global context. The programme makes use of appropriate technologies to support and enhance your learning experience. Modules include IT and Communication Skills, Business Environment and Society, Planning for University Wellbeing and Success, Introduction to Ethical Practices, Foundations of Mathematics for Business, English for Foundation Studies (EFF), International Year One, Academic Skills and Employability, Human Resource Management Essentials, Strategic Frameworks and Cultural Contexts in International Management.

Career pathways

Upon graduating from this course, you will be able to pursue roles within business management and human resources, both in the UK and around the world, including: Human Resources Manager HR Advisor People Consultant Head of Operations Employee Relations Specialist Recruitment Manager Head of Human Resources This programme will boost your employability outcomes by providing you with a key set of sought-after skills.

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Entry requirements

International Foundation in Business Management (Level 3). 5 GCSE / iGCSE with a pass grade A-C. IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 5.5 / IELTS 5.0 with no single element below 4.5 (reading and listening requires 5.0). International Year One (Level 4). Good High School Grades or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5. Year Two (Level 5). Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field. IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent). Year Three (Level 6). BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject. If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average. **. **Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ. Please note: For Level 5 and Level 6 entry y. ou must provide evidence of a. Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/Home tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee per year (London campus). Source

Duration: 1-2 years (depending on entry point)

Apply through the official page: https://london.northumbria.ac.uk/how-to-apply/

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