BA Psychology & Human Resource Management
About this course
BA in Psychology and Business and Human Resource Management, combining the study of human behaviour with workplace management. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. A supervised research dissertation is completed in the final year, and an optional work placement module involves at least 60 hours in a relevant organisation.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (GCSE Maths 4/C) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (GCSE Maths 4/C) IB: Year 1 entry: 32-30 Year 2 entry: 36-32
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Psychology 1a
- Psychology 1b
- Managing People
- Cognition & Neuropsychology
- Social & Health Psychology
- Introduction to Research Design & Analysis
- Work Psychology
- Work Psychology for Human Resource Management
- Research Methods & Data Analysis
- Individual Differences
- Cognition
- Development
- Psychobiology
- Social Psychology
- Work, Employment & Society
- Employment Relations
- Dissertation in Psychology
- Psychology Work Placement
- Psychology of Design
- Moral Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Health Psychology
- Belief & Anomalistic Experience
- Critical Review
- Introduction to Sleep Health
- The Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience of Face Recognition
- Psychology & Ageing
- Psychological Assessment
- Psychology of Physical Activity
- Evolutionary Approaches to Human Mate Preferences
- Considering Sleep Through the Behavioural Lens
- Neuropsychology of Ageing & Dementia
- Theory & Practice of Learning & Cognition
- Coaching Psychology in the Age of AI
- HRM & Employment Relations in Public Services
- Perspective on Work & Employment
- Human Resources in the Global Economy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £44,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Does BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Psychology & Human Resource Management at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.