Course Overview

All businesses need employees who understand people management, and this degree is designed to train you in HR for a professional environment.

It's accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development to ensure your skills will be relevant and recognized by employers, and we incorporate as much hands-on experience and professional training as possible; you'll network with professionals, learn from guest speakers, and have the chance to take a work placement module.

The University of East London fosters an inclusive and open environment, welcoming students from all backgrounds, including many mature students and students from all over the world.

Our extended foundation year course is perfect if you want a degree in business management but you don't have the standard entry requirements. We prepare you for your degree during the foundation year, bringing you up to speed with academic skills and a firm grounding in the subject. You can then go on to study for a full undergraduate degree.

The course covers a wide range of topics, rooting fundamental HR principles in a contemporary business context. You'll learn about the core functions of a business alongside specific HR themes such as recruitment, professional development, ethics, employee relations, and employment law.

The degree is structured to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human resource management while allowing you to choose from a range of options. You'll be able to explore specialisms in different areas such as International HRM and study in a highly practical way through the work placement module – HRM Work-Based Reflective Practice.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL - Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.

BTEC - Extended Diploma or Diploma

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE - Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; a minimum of 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognized equivalent).