BA Human Resource Management
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business and Human Resource Management, combining business operations with people management. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). A final-year Management Project allows completion of a substantial research project, and placement opportunities are available in the UK and overseas.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications AAT Diploma in Accounting: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) IFS / LIBF in Financial Studies: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,010 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 14%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Business
- Introduction to Data Analytics and AI
- People and Organisations
- Finance for Managers
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Performance and Reward Management
- Adding Value through Human Resource Management
- Employment Law in Context
- Leadership in Global Context
- Entrepreneurial Feasibility
- Introduction to Consultancy
- Work & Organisational Psychology
- Management Project
- Coaching and Development
- Practical Application of AI in Business
- Business Models for Digital Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Human resource management.
What do graduates of BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Does BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Human Resource Management at Birmingham City University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.