BA Hons Human Resource Management

From the very first year, the Strathclyde BA in HRM is designed to immerse you in real business problems, using group work, case studies, external partners, and ongoing projects. You won’t just study theory — you’ll do things like:

• In Management Development Programme (MDP) in years 1-3: working in teams on real case studies issued by companies, presenting to actual business people, solving real organisational problems.
• Internships and placements: in your third year, you have the option of doing a placement in a private or third sector organisation. You negotiate and locate the organisation yourself (with support), and you apply the HRM knowledge in real settings.
• Research & consultancy live-projects: working with small businesses in and around Glasgow. In some pathways you’ll do live consulting projects — analysing business challenges, developing HR strategies, etc.
• Dissertation with supervisor support: in your final Honours year, you will design and carry out primary research on an HR topic.

Facilities / Tools / Support:

• Library & Information Services: group discussion rooms; software provided via the University Library to support teaching and research (statistical, qualitative tools etc.).
• Triple accreditation: the Business School is triple-accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), meaning the teaching standards are very high and recognised globally.
• HRM Society: A student-run society connecting you to alumni, employers, networking events — helpful to build contacts, see how HR is practiced, not just studied.

Concrete components & what you’ll experience:

Here are bullets of what you’ll do in specific courses, what tools or settings you use, etc:

• Group projects & live business case studies via the Management Development Programme (MDP) — you’ll work on real-world problems (from actual companies), often in teams. Skills developed include presenting to senior staff of companies like Deloitte, Procter & Gamble etc.
• Pathways in Year 3:- Internship / third sector work; Research & consultancy with local SMEs; International exchange; or Vertically Integrated Projects.
• Research Methods class: before your dissertation, you take a class that teaches you how to design and conduct research, quantitative & qualitative methods. Tools include data analysis, ethical design etc.
• Assessment formats aren’t just exams: individual & group coursework; presentations; reports; class participation; sometimes you can skip an exam if your coursework reaches certain thresholds.

Graduates from the University of Strathclyde’s BA in Human Resource Management are highly sought after by employers for their strong understanding of people, strategy, and organisational behaviour. Many go on to work in HR and management roles across diverse sectors, while others pursue consultancy or leadership positions in global firms.

Typical career paths include:

• Human Resource Officer

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Learning and Development Advisor

• Management Consultant

Students at Strathclyde benefit from strong career support and real-world engagement:

• Dedicated employability services: Strathclyde’s Careers Service offers one-to-one career planning, CV workshops, networking events, and employer presentations — helping students secure internships and graduate roles.

• Strong employment outcomes: The University ranks among the UK’s top 20 for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2025), with HRM graduates enjoying competitive salaries soon after graduation.

• Industry connections: The program is CIPD accredited and shaped in consultation with employers, ensuring alignment with professional standards and access to CIPD student membership — a key advantage in the HR field.

• Accreditation value: CIPD accreditation enhances professional credibility and offers a direct route to chartered membership, recognised internationally.

• Graduate success: Alumni progress into leading companies such as Deloitte, NHS, Morgan Stanley, and the Civil Service, highlighting the program’s strong reputation in the industry.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, students can advance to a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Human Resource Management, or pursue MBA or research-based studies (PhD) at Strathclyde. These paths allow graduates to deepen their strategic expertise, specialise in areas such as organisational development or employment law, and strengthen their professional standing within the HR and business management sectors.