Business and Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year) (Hons) UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

Overview

Throughout the Business and Human Resource Management (with Foundation Year) (Hons) BA programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you’ll apply theory to a wide range of contemporary HRM issues, with opportunities to specialise in various HR debates. You’ll develop specialist knowledge in managing human capital, from recruitment to performance management.

Career opportunities

This BA(Hons) Business and Human Resource Management will give you a broad understanding of business practice, crucial skills and a focus on HRM, offering broad career options. Practical experience is embedded into the curriculum, enabling you to and supporting you to  engage with placements, internships, paid works, volunteering, cross-cultural teamwork or overseas study.

This includes the modules for the sandwich year placement, the study year abroad module and a work-based learning module for students in employment. You’ll also have the chance to complete a global teams live brief module, enabling you to gain experience in an international context.  

In your final year, you’ll engage with real-world practice modules, including a capstone module which draws together learning into practice. Another choice is our “beyond campus” module, which focuses on student-centred, practice-led activity to enhance your CV. You’ll also benefit from extracurricular activities, including seminars, field trips, workshops and a guest lecture series. 

You’ll develop a diversified skillset, including technical skills, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethical values, collaboration, enterprise, presentation, communication, problem solving, project management.

In today’s fast-paced business world, digital skills are crucial. The course integrates digital literacy and emerging technologies, such as AI, to ensure you’re ready to thrive in the modern business landscape. 

Accreditation

We’re currently seeking reaccreditation of this course from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).