BA Hons Business & Human Resource Management

On UCLan’s BA (Hons) Business & HR Management, students gain practical HR and business skills throughout the three years. This is a hands-on course, built around live business challenges and professional development.

Here’s how students gain real-world experience:

• Live Projects & Business Challenges: Work on real business tasks to apply theory to practice.

• Placements & Internships: Optional placements provide real work experience with UK or international companies.

• Professional Memberships & Accreditation: The course is CIPD‑accredited, allowing you to apply for Associate Membership after graduation.

• Leadership & Management Qualification: Earn a Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) alongside your degree.

• Digital Credentials: Gain micro‑credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn to enhance your CV.

• Strategic & Analytical HR Skills: Learn advanced HR topics such as talent management, workforce planning, employment law, people analytics, and international HR through case studies, team work, and simulations.

• Research & Independent Study: Engage in independent research projects in your final year, developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills for organisational settings.

Facilities & Support (Unique to UCLan)

UCLan provides strong infrastructure to support learning, innovation, and industry engagement:

• Research & Knowledge Exchange: The Research & Knowledge Exchange Service connects students with real-world business projects.

• Enterprise Support: The Centre for SME Development helps students launch ventures and work with small businesses.

• Campus Investment & Modern Spaces: Preston campus features modern learning hubs, student centres, and industry-facing research infrastructure.

• Business School: The Lancashire School of Business & Enterprise maintains strong links with industry, offering networking and project opportunities.

• Research Events: Knowledge Exchange Festivals and showcases allow students to engage with companies and present their work.

This degree equips you to pursue strategic and operational HR roles in a variety of industries. Typical career paths include:

• HR Officer / HR Advisor

• People Analyst

• HR Business Partner

• Organisational Development Lead

These roles highlight how you can influence business performance by managing people, driving engagement, and shaping workplace culture.

Why This Program Is Valuable: Key Strengths & Employment Support

• University Services & Support

  • You can opt for a placement year, gaining hands-on work experience with real organisations.

  • The course uses block learning, helping you concentrate deeply on each module.

  • Career coaching, employer networking events, and feedback from practitioners help prepare you for the job market.

  • Through UCLan’s Institute for Research into Work, Organisations and Employment (iROWE), you can engage with applied research, practitioner-led workshops, and local HR professionals.

• Employment Statistics & Salary

  • Median salary of graduates ~ £23,000 fifteen months after graduation.

  • Unemployment rate ~ 4% fifteen months after graduation.

  • Around 52% of graduates land in “highly skilled” roles at this point.

• University–Industry Partnerships & Accreditation

  • The course is CIPD‑accredited, granting Associate Membership on graduation.

  • You also earn a Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), included in your tuition.

  • You’ll receive micro‑credentials from Microsoft, Google, and LinkedIn, which make your CV more attractive for modern business and HR roles.

  • UCLan holds the Small Business Charter, reflecting its strong ties with regional businesses and its focus on entrepreneurship.

• Long‑Term Value & Accreditation

  • The CIPD accreditation provides globally recognized professional credibility in HR.

  • The CMI diploma strengthens your leadership and management credentials, especially useful for senior or strategic roles.

• Graduation Outcomes

  • Graduates are well-prepared not only for HR operations but also for roles that shape culture, strategy, and change in organisations.

  • The curriculum includes live projects, business challenges, and possibly a dissertation or capstone, so you graduate with both academic insight and practical experience.

Further Academic Progression:
If you complete this BA and want to continue, UCLan offers strong options:

• You could progress to the MSc Human Resource Management, which is CIPD‑accredited (Level 7) and helps you deepen your expertise in HR strategy, change, and leadership.

• Alternatively, there’s the MSc People Management route (full-time or part-time) that is also CIPD-accredited and designed for future people leaders.