BA (Hons) Human Resource Management at University of Stirling

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management is a four-year full-time degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and aligned to the CIPD Profession Map. Accreditation applies to the single honours degree only.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Recruitment methods, staff development, performance management, change management, data literacy and technology, and ethical judgement in the use of AI and automation. Teaching uses lectures, seminars, case studies and collaborative projects with business, and students complete a dissertation in the final year.

Career pathways

Human resource roles in almost any organisation and sector, supporting, hiring, training and developing people.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB, A-levels BBB, IB Diploma 28, BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB, A-levels ABB, IB Diploma 32. Entry into Year 2 or Year 3 may be possible depending on HNC/HND course; advanced entry students are not eligible for CIPD associate membership on completion. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. International applicants: IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL (taken before 21 January 2026) 80 overall with 18 reading, 17 writing, 17 listening, 20 speaking; TOEFL (taken from 21 January 2026) 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months) full time

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