Learning and Development Manager
A Learning and Development Manager works within their specialist professional field, applying specialist knowledge and practical skills to...
The BA (Hons) Business & HRM course at UWS develops specialist knowledge in human resource management, people practice and organisational behaviour.
BA (Hons)
Four years full-time or six years part-time
September, January, May
The BA (Hons) Business & HRM course develops your understanding of business alongside specialist knowledge in human resource management and people management.
You will explore areas such as people practice, organisational behaviour, culture, business acumen, analytics, digital working, change, employee wellbeing, talent management, performance, reward, employment relationships, equality, diversity and inclusion.
The course is aligned with professional expectations in HR and people management and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). You will learn through a mix of lectures, workshops, case studies, role plays, assessment centres, presentations and written assignments.
This course is for students who want to understand how people, organisations and business strategy connect. It is suitable if you are interested in human resources, people management, organisational development, employee wellbeing, workplace culture, equality and diversity or strategic change.
Graduates can use this degree as a route into HR, recruitment, learning and development, organisational development, employee relations, people analytics, management and wider business roles. You may also progress to postgraduate study or advanced HR qualifications.
Study specialist areas of HRM including talent management, employee relations, HR analytics, equality and diversity, policy and practice.
The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Explore how people management supports organisational culture, performance, change and responsible practice.
This running-out specification covers Level 8 onwards. Students may also choose other optional modules from across the institution, including language options, where available.
The course is delivered on campus. Full-time students can expect around three hours of contact time per module each week, with three modules typically taken each term. Learning and assessment may include written assignments, presentations, assessment centres, in-tray exercises, role play and applied tasks.
You will develop academic and employability-focused skills including communication, critical thinking, ethical practice, digital working, analytics, inclusive working, professional influence and reflective practice.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications and/or relevant experience deemed to be equivalent.
Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University’s English language requirements.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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