Business and Human Resource Management
University of Central LancashireBusiness and Human Resource Management BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £24,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 112 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Course overview
Behind every successful business is the excellence of its people. On our BA(Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management you will explore many things. This includes how to manage, lead and develop your people resource so that both your people and your business flourish and succeed.
Why study with us
- Combining business savvy with people management expertise enables you to pursue your career in any sector of your choice.
- From Year 2, you will be a Student Member of the CIPD. When you complete the course, you'll gain professional recognition as an Associate Member. You'll also gain credibility in people management.
- We have our own research centre iROWE (Institute for Research into Work Organisations, and Employment). You can foster business links and find work experience. And, you'll develop insight into practitioner challenges.
What you’ll do
- Study in workshops and seminar groups to build your confidence. Develop your skills of enquiry and problem-solving.
- Develop skills and behaviours through practical and case study tasks. This will foster collaboration and cooperation.
- Be challenged to think, question, and research credible sources. This will help you make informed judgements about effective people practice.
Accreditations
- This course is accredited by the CIPD, the professional body for Human Resources and people development. The course is mapped against their professional standards. We are an established CIPD accredited centre with a track record of delivering high-quality people management education. Upon graduation from this course, you will gain Associate Membership, with the opportunity to upgrade your status to gain further professional recognition.
- We've been awarded the Small Business Charter (SBC) in recognition of our commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses and the local economy. The SBC is an award for the UK’s world-class business schools.
Future careers
Many of our students choose a business degree as they are not completely sure of what they want to do in their future. So, our BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management gives you the ideal springboard into a career in a management role in any sector. It will also create opportunity for you to become an entry level HR professional.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Preston
Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Preston
Avg. grad pay (5y): £24,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Business and management studies
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £24,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ