BA Hons Business Management and Human Resources

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Nottingham Trent University

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management and Human Resources at Nottingham Trent University is tailored to those interested in ethical leadership, employee development, and strategic workforce planning.

  • With a strong focus on real-world HR practices, students explore the foundations of recruitment, talent management, conflict resolution, and employee wellbeing.
  • The program is enhanced by study abroad opportunities, internships, and live consultancy projects that ensure students are workplace-ready and globally aware.

The curriculum also integrates core business disciplines, enabling graduates to become agile leaders who can influence both business performance and people strategies.

Course overview:

  • Year 1: Foundations of Managing and Organising, Accounting and Finance, Economics and Data Analysis, Principles of Marketing, Essentials of Business Development, Personal and Academic Development

  • Year 2: Core modules: Exploring Human Resource Management, Researching People and Organisations, Human Resource Development. Second-half options: Study Abroad, Internship, Enterprise Project, or continue with taught modules like Marketing Management and optional modules (e.g., Digital Entrepreneurship, International Business)

  • Placement Year (Optional): 48-week industry placement during the third year; If you choose to do a placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year of £1,850

  • Final Year: Core modules: Developing Professional Impact, Strategic Human Resource Management, Contemporary Issues in Human Resources. Optional modules include Applied Business Research Project or Sustainability Impact Project, and electives like Comparative Management or Corporate Governance

University Rankings and Accreditations:

  • 22nd in the UK for Business and Management (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

  • Top 20 in the UK for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in Business, Management and Marketing (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)

  • 1st in the UK for Employability (Uni Compare 2025)

  • CIPD-accredited program, ensuring industry recognition

  • TEF Gold-rated for excellence in teaching and learning

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Employer-facing live consultancy projects

  • Year 2 Enterprise Project or Internship options

  • Optional Study Abroad experience

  • Final-year Applied Research Project or Sustainability Impact Project

  • Opportunities for a full-year work placement

  • Integration of real HR case studies and guest lectures

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Ideal preparation for careers in HRM, leadership, and people strategy roles

  • Highly transferable skills for public and private sectors, NGOs, and multinational firms

  • Graduates benefit from the university’s strong employer partnerships and placement support

  • CIPD accreditation enhances career progression and professional recognition

Program Key Stats

£18,250
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


Eligibility Criteria

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3.0
28
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1090
23
6.5
83

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • HR Business Partner
  • Talent Acquisition Manager
  • Learning and Development Advisor
  • People Analyst
  • Diversity & Inclusion Officer
  • HR Consultant
  • Employment Relations Specialist

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