Business & Management (HRM) (with Foundation Year option) BA (Hons)

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) at BU?

  • Gain specialist knowledge and skills in human resource management as well as other key areas of business and management, providing a strong foundation for a wide range of careers 
  • Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions 
  • Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping-stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world 
  • Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network 
  • Study at a university with over 35 years’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
  • You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.  

Course accreditations
The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience:

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide


Unit accreditations
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree.

BA (Hons) Award
September, January Start
Full-time Study Mode
3 - 5 years Duration
NN12/N1N2 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

For September 2025, January 2026 and September 2026 entry:  The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-Levels: Merit

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025, January 2026 and September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

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