Human Resource Management (Extended), BA Hons at University of Greenwich

If you're interested in helping people develop in a business environment, study our human resource management degree with an added foundation year.

Through our extended degree in human resource management, you will learn how to develop people and their skills - important for any business. You'll study modules in people management, employee relations, reward and motivation, as well as cross-cultural and diversity management and employment law.

A foundation year at the start of your studies will give you the skills required to flourish at degree level. Study in subsequent years will follow the curriculum of our three-year course.

You can apply to join the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development as a student member, which will give you access to online resources. Careers open to graduates from this course include training and development, personnel or human resource management, and employee relations.

What you should know about this course

•  This four-year degree is identical to the three-year course but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements.
•  This CIPD-accredited course provides a strong foundation for your career in HR.
•  You'll stay one step ahead of your competitors by taking pioneer courses in HR metrics and HR analytics - the first course in the UK to offer this!

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university.

Previous students from the three-year course have secured a placement year at the NHS, University of Greenwich and Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

How long is my placement?

Work placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. You take this between the second and third years of study.

What are the financial arrangements?

UK placement annual salaries range between £13,000-£18,000 pro rata. Some charity/voluntary work organisations offer travel costs and lunch expenses in lieu of a full salary.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this course have the same career opportunities as those graduating from our three year BA Hons Human Resource Management course.

Career opportunities are available in all sectors of business. You may pursue roles in training and development, personnel or human resource management, general management, or employee and industrial relations.

Are internships available?

Internships are optional, and last for a minimum of six weeks. Gain a Certificate in Professional Practice and valuable employment experience before graduating.

Do you provide employability services?

Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential. Services include:

• CV, cover letter, and interview tips
• Careers fairs
• Overseas exchange
• Mentoring