BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Business. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, and Entrepreneurship. The second-year human resource management pathway leads to Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). The programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute and includes a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 72%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 18%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Global Business Environment
- Academic, Personal and Professional Development
- Enterprise and Innovation
- Managing Finance
- Leadership and Management in an Organisational Context
- Live Management Enquiry Project
- Business and the Legal System
- Marketing Principles
- Accounting for Finance and Decision Makers
- Employability and Entrepreneurship
- Creating and Delivering Operational Plans
- Managing Projects to Achieve Results
- Professional and Ethical People Practice
- Data Insights to Shape People Practices
- Courage & Influence in a Changing Digital Workplace
- Digital Marketing: Fundamentals
- Sustainability and Globally Responsible Leadership
- Strategic Business and Management
- Strategic Management of People and Change
- Leadership and Management in Global Contexts
- Capstone Business Project
- Managing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
- Strategic Marketing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £38,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire 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 Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Is BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
How many students continue on BA Business & Management (Human Resource Management) at University of Gloucestershire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.