BSc (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with Foundation Year

The BSc Business and Human Resource Management with Integrated Foundation Year is a four-year degree designed to develop a strong understanding of business, management, and the principles of effective people management. The foundation year provides essential preparation in areas such as business studies, leadership, and data analysis, supporting students in building the skills needed for university-level study. The main degree explores topics including organisational behaviour, motivation, employment relations, and corporate responsibility, combining theoretical learning with practical application. Throughout the programme, students develop analytical, research, and communication skills that are highly valued in today’s workplaces, preparing them for a wide range of roles in business, management, and human resources.

Course Overview

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Start Date

February, June, October

Duration

4 years

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Campus

N/A

Tuition Fee

5760 for foundation year (year 0) - £9535 for following years (year 1 - 3)

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Study Mode

Full Time

Course Structure

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Foundation Year

Fundamentals of Study
30 credits

CASE002S3

Essential Maths and Data Analysis
30 credits

BUEM112S3

Understanding Organisations
30 credits

SC07002S3

Leadership and Change Management
30 credits

SC07001S3

Year 1

Business Information Systems
15 credits

BUMN051H4

Introduction to Accounting
15 credits

BUMN131H4

Management Studies II
15 credits

BUMN078H4

Microeconomics for Business
15 credits

BUMN149H4

Personal and Academic Skills for Success
15 credits

BUMN138H4

Quantitative Methods
15 credits

MOMN022H4

Management Studies I
15 credits

BUMN077H4

Principles of Marketing (Undergraduate)
15 credits

BUMN144H4

Year 2

Macroeconomics for Business
15 credits

MOMN033H5

Critical Perspectives on People Management
15 credits

BUMN150H5

Organizational Behaviour
15 credits

MOMN047H5

Organizational Change
15 credits

BUOB091H5

Motivation, Engagement and Job Design
15 credits

BUOB090H5

Research Methods in Management (Undergraduate)
15 credits

BUMN146H5

Option modules
30 credits

Year 3

Contemporary Perspectives in Employment Relations
15 credits

BUMN152H6

Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
15 credits

BUMN143H6

Research Project: Management
60 credits

MOMN039D6

Option modules
30 credits

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

To apply for this course, one of the following academic qualifications is required:

  • Five GCSE passes at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English)

  • 60 credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3

  • Overseas/EU high school qualification equivalent to UK Level 3

Alternative route of entry:

Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge:

  • Personal Statement (300 words – describing how relevant skills developed

    through professional and life experience)

  • CV: Must include a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a customer-facing or skills-based role

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English Language Requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of an applicant’s language ability, which include:

  • GCSE / AS or A-Level in English Language or Literature grade C or above

  • IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6 in each component

  • William College Internal English Assessment

  • Other national and international tests may be applicable to an equivalent standard

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Portfolio Requirements (Optional)

(Optional) Applicants can submit a personal 'portfolio', using any one of the following formats:

  • A video or audio recording; using speech, animation, images, or any other appropriate content the candidate wishes. The video must be no less than one minute and no more than two minutes in length.
  • A digital portfolio of images and writing using Word, Canva, PowerPoint or any other suitable software of the applicant's choice.

Portfolio Content:

In the portfolio, applicants should clearly evidence and explain the reasons they wish to study their chosen subject and how they believe their studies can positively impact their lives in the future.

Note: Applicants for the BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing course are not required to provide a personal 'portfolio', unless they wish to do so.

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