This degree examines the role of the individual in an organisation as well as aspects of organisational structure, culture and change that will prepare you for a successful career in HR. Our graduates go on to work at companies such as Aston Martin Lagonda, Mercer and BMW.
This course offers a double degree option. Achieve two degrees for the price of one, and study abroad at one of our partner institutions.
This course was previously named Human Resource Management BSc.
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Year 1
In your first year you will study a range of topics, designed to give you a solid foundation for your business degree.
The core modules are:
Year 2
From your second year, you will begin to specialise in human resource management issues. You will also develop theoretical knowledge to consider the ways in which people behave and contribute to organisations. The core modules are:
Year 3
You will spend this year in a professional placement or you may choose to take up an international study opportunity at one of our partner institutions. The placement year is compulsory for all UK students.
See placement year section or find out more about the Aston placement year.
Final Year
You will explore how organisations relate to their wider context from both a socio-psychological and socio-economic perspective. In particular you will examine how changes in the external environment (social, financial, competitive and legislative) relate to the processes of management. The core modules are:
Our Human Resources and Business Management graduates are in demand from a wide range of organisations that require managers who understand the human side of enterprise. Graduates have gained employment in a variety of positions, including:
Graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Great Ormond Street Hospital, Hilton Worldwide, Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd, BMW, Deutsche Bank and KPMG.
Insurance-Single: 300 GBP/year