Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Business and management studies

Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Portsmouth, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is EE.

A-Level Entry

EE

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

32 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Overview
On this foundation year course, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to launch your career in human resources. Whether you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready, this foundation year course is designed to give you the confidence to move on to the next stage of your studies.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights
- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management

- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.

Careers and opportunities
As a human resource manager you can work in any sector that you're passionate about, whether that's sport, charities, manufacturing, or maybe the arts; all sorts of different businesses need effective workforce management. It's also a role that could take you overseas.

Best of all is that this qualification opens up many possible career routes. You might want to specialise in workplace training and development, become an expert in employment law, or lead on business development. As you progress you'll be able to map a career to your interests.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades EE
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

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
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Portsmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000