Overview

    Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

    Build a rewarding career that helps people thrive. Our Human Resource Management degree will give you the tools to lead in a fast-changing world of work, where digital know-how and emotional intelligence are key.

    With CIPD accreditation and industry-focused learning, you’ll develop real-world skills that employers are looking for. You’ll explore how human resource management influences organisational performance, how to effectively manage people, and how to navigate the complex legal context of employment.

    What you’ll learn

    • Gain confidence through placements, projects, and guest lectures from experienced HR leaders.
    • Explore the intersection of ethics and business as you take a holistic approach.
    • Use HR technology and data analytics to improve performance and engagement.
    • Handle conflict, change, and diversity with empathy and skill.
    • Develop leadership strategies to build and support high-performing teams.

    HR is at the heart of every organisation. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make you a versatile and adaptable professional, ready to seize opportunities across diverse work environments.

    Human Resource Management accreditations

    CIPD Logo
    CIPD Logo
    Small Business Charter
    Small Business Charter
    It has been a pleasurable experience and I have had the time to master the knowledge and skills that are essential for my career.
    Naomi, Human Resource Management alumni

    Why study Human Resource Management at CCCU?

    Entry requirements

    Accepted qualifications

    We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.

    Entry requirements needed to enroll on the course.
    QualificationGrades
    A LevelsDDE
    BTECMPP
    AccessPass 45 Credits
    International BaccalaureateTBC

    Level 2 qualifications

    GCSE maths at grades A-C / 4-9 or equivalent is also required.

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    Module information

    As well as the core modules, you may also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. Option modules will not be pre-selected for you. We provide examples of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. The offer of an option will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module to ensure the appropriate student experience. The offer of option modules may also be affected by staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular optional module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.

    Core/optional modules

    How you’ll learn

    We use a variety of engaging and active teaching methods to support you to become a skilled, enquiring and confident student. You will be taught via a mix of lectures, tutorials, and online material as well as student-centred workshops, games, posters, case studies and learning exercises. This range of different activities is all supported by plenty of regular guidance and personal feedback to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. At the end of this foundation year, you will be a more independent and confident learner ready to embark on degree level study at Level 4.

    You'll be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical workshops. Workshops in smaller groups, will enable you to discuss with your peers and develop your understanding of the subject. You will also be supported by your personal academic tutor.

    Between Years 2 and 3 you'll have the opportunity to gain work experience on a year-long placement with an external organisation.In your final year you will undertake a Major Project that can be either on an academic based subject or can be based on a live brief from a relevant industry.

    When not attending taught sessions, you'll continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books, undertaking research in the library, working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars. Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.

    Your overall workload typically consists of 60 credits of study across modules each semester, equating to 12 direct taught contact hours per week. You will also undertake 15-20 hours of independent learning and assessment related activity each week.

    Our teaching team will share with you their expert knowledge, experience and research insights during stimulating workshops. You will be taught by qualified practitioners and industry leaders as well as university instructors. We also invite guest speakers to enrich your learning experience. 

    The majority of staff have worked as practitioners and hold membership of the professional body for HR specialists - the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) - bringing a wealth of experience to student learning.

    The teaching team is actively involved in research, knowledge exchange, and cross-cultural teaching at institutions in other parts of Europe.

    We are committed to working with you, helping and supporting you as you prepare your big move into people management profession. You will be inspired, encouraged and challenged by our HRM programme team throughout your studies to ensure that you are well equipped to fulfil your HR professional role of getting the best out of people.
    Dr Okey OkonkwoProgramme Director, BSc Human Resource Management

    How you’ll be assessed

    You'll be assessed by a number of methods including reports, business simulations, oral presentations, reflective logs, computer based assessments, essays, examinations, and case studies. Some modules include group assessments to help you become familiar with working as a team; often a key aspect of professional and graduate level work.

    This mixture is intended to build individual knowledge and skills in the application of theory and best practice to realistic business scenarios. It also provides valuable experience in the importance of effective teamwork and leadership in achieving goals. 

    Your future career

    The skills and knowledge you gain on your degree will equip you to enter a range of professional and business roles in human resources, such as: HR generalist, HR manager, HR advisor, learning and development specialist, HR business partner, recruitment consultant, and HR outsourcing consultant, etc.

    You can also go on to study a postgraduate master’s degree in Human Resource Management or in any specialist area of people and organisation management.

    The HRM course at Christ Church Business School is designed with the employability of our students in mind. Opportunities are provided during the study for our students to acquire employability skills that enhance their ability to get jobs in the field of human resource management. For instance, our former student, Kelly, is now HR manager at an Engineering Management Consultancy and our former student, Olga, is now a recruitment consultant at a local recruitment agency in Canterbury.
    Dr Okey OkonkwoCourse Director for BSc Human Resource Management

    Fees

    Tuition Fees for 2026/27 have not yet been finalised. These course web pages will be updated with Tuition Fee information once they have been agreed.

    Professional accreditation

    Christ Church Business School recognises the importance of professional body accreditation, to ensure that not only do we deliver well researched courses, but our students meet the professional expectations of prospective employers and have the opportunity to gain professional body qualifications.

    Our Human Resource Management course, which is accredited by the CIPD , covers all the areas of people management in organisations, including employee recruitment & selection, employee learning & development, employee reward, and performance management.

    Industry links

    We work with industry stakeholders to further enhance our teaching, research and knowledge exchange. Some stakeholders come in as guest lecturers and we also have masterclasses by visiting professors who are chosen for their expertise in Human Resource Management. These established links have helped some of our students to secure placements.

    Regulated by the Office for Students

    The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.

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