If you are looking for a career with opportunities to influence innumerable aspects of an organisation and to play a part in influencing strategic business decisions, then this programme is for you.
‘People are our most valuable asset’ is an often quoted tenet among business leaders. Within the BA HRM programme you will learn both general business theory and specific HR theory. In addition, you will be learning and practicing some of the core HR/Business skills that are transferrable across the wider business sector. We aim to create a sound foundation on which to build your career in Business, with specialist knowledge and skills in HR to make the most of that ‘valuable asset’.
In the North Wales Business School, all students benefit from the university’s links to businesses, with over 1,500 industrial global partners including giants of the finance world - KPMG, Grant Thornton, Santander and DTCC. These connections provide our students with work placement opportunities as well as networking and development sessions. In addition, graduates from this programme may progress to our CIPD accredited Master Programme in HRM.
As our degrees are accredited by the CMI, all our graduating students will also receive a level 5 Diploma/Certificate in Leadership & Management from the CMI worth over £1,300 at no additional expense.
Course Details - Modules
As part of the degree we will provide all of our students with direct, practical experience. It will certainly involve real life event management experience during your studies. However, it could also include the opportunity to take a work placement that will significantly enhance your CV and employment prospects.
YEAR 1 (Foundation Year)
MODULES
Fundamentals of Finance
Fundamentals of HRM
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Marketing
The Skills You Need
Contextual Studies
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES
Business Environment
Business Communication Skills for Marketing
Economics
Marketing Essentials
Data Analytics and Understanding ‘Big Data’
Creating Events
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
CORE MODULES
HRM for Business
Engaging and Leading People
Business Law
Contemporary HRM
OPTIONAL MODULES
Work placement 2
Work-based project
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES
Strategic Thinking
Employment Law
International Human Resource Management
Audit and Assurance
Dissertation
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Teaching methods include workshop-based core skills modules, lectures by practitioners, student-led seminars and guided research.
Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through the feedback given to students, which takes several forms including small group and one-to-one discussions
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
HRMF
Institution code:
G53
Campus Name:
Wrexham
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed.
The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
48-72 UCAS Tariff points
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
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