BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management at University of Portsmouth

Gain CIPD associate membership with this HR degree to kick off your career in human resource management, and get an understanding of how HR works with other business departments. People are a vital business asset — and getting the human side of business right leads to a competitive advantage in industry. This BA (Hons) Business and HRM degree prepares you for a successful career in human resources.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Accounting; Business Law; Business Management; Business Studies; Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Economics; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Mathematics for Business; Introduction to HRM; Management and Operations.

Career pathways

As a human resource manager you can work in any sector that you're passionate about, whether that's sport, charities, manufacturing, or maybe the arts; all sorts of different businesses need effective workforce management. It's also a role that could take you overseas.

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