BA (Hons) Human Resource Management

Entry year:
2024/25
Start date:
September
Study mode:
Full-time
Course duration:
3 years
Campus:
Mount Pleasant

Course modules

What you will study on this degree

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Organisational Behaviour
20 credits

The module will be delivered by workshop and online. The topic will explore the theoretical, conceptual areas of Organisational Behaviour, as well as providing ample opportunities for students to work in groups dealing with problem solving and analysis across a range of cases and activities. The workshop will also facilitate and develop communication, learning and reflective skills. Formative feedback will be given throughout the course.

Academic and Business Skills
20 credits

This course creates the underpinning skills and knowledge for the degree programme. Designed to bring the students to a level where they can engage with all the future module content, individual and group learning activity that is demanded of them.

Introduction to HR
20 credits

The influences shaping HR policy and practice in the past, present and future.

Social, Political, Economic and Legal Context of HR
20 credits

An opportunity to learn about the context of HR through lived histories

HR Practitioner Skills
20 credits

Students will also work with materials published by CIPD and practice skill areas associated with the professional behaviours at Intermediate standard

Management Practice
20 credits

Core modules

Leadership and Management
20 credits

To introduce students to leadership and management concepts

HR Professional Practice
20 credits

Concepts of HR Practitioner skills and HRM strategies.

Employability
20 credits

A practical module which aims to equip students with the skills needed to secure
employment either as a placement, intern or graduate.

Development, Coaching and Performance
20 credits

Linking theoretical concepts of development and performance to real-world applications.

Introduction to Research Methods
20 credits

This module will introduce students to the processes involved in undertaking a research project.

This will involve selecting a research topic, critically reviewing the relevant literature, designing a qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method research, preparing data-collection tools, and collecting, analysing and presenting the findings.
The assessment requires the students to prepare a research proposal; the coursework deadline is the end of week 12.

Advanced Selection Practice
20 credits

Students design and deliver a full Assessment Centre with participant feedback.

Core modules

Strategic HR
20 credits

Exploring HR functions from a strategic perspective

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
20 credits

Provides students with an inclusive framework in which to develop business structures for a diverse population and economy

Employment Relations and Legal Framework
20 credits

Concepts and practice of employment relations.

Organisational Development & Change Management
20 credits

A general and broad reach module introducing students to managing resources in an international environment. The course focus is on the range of activities that constitute HR, how they 'fit' in the organisational structure, with a critique of concepts and methods to integrate HR theory with organisational structures.

Dissertation and Impact Report
20 credits

This module will support students through the process of conducting a research and identifying its impacts.

Optional Modules

International HRM and HRD
20 credits

This module discusses multiple topics relevant to international HRM. Students will gain insights on what it means to work as an HR professional in international contexts.

Consultancy
20 credits

This module has been specifically designed as an option for returning placement students in 18/19 when the new framework covers levels 4,5 and 6.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

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Qualification requirements

A levels

104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Key skills points are accepted in accordance with the UCAS tariff.

BTECs

104 UCAS Tariff points

International Baccalaureate

26 points form IB Diploma

NVQ

Exemptions may apply - decisions on an individual basis on discussion with the programme team Applications are welcomed from students with the following qualifications A Higher National Diploma (HND) in a cognate subject area will be considered for entry into Level 6. Applicants are expected to have achieved an average of merit standard Foundation Degree in a cognate subject will be considered for entry into Level 6. Applicants are expected to have achieved an average of 60%

Alternative qualifications considered

GCSE (or O Level) Mathematics and English Language grade C or above (or equivalent),

International requirements

Other international requirements

Qualifications will be considered in line with normal entry requirements. Any applicant whose first language is not English will be required to provide an IELTs certificate at band 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component or an acceptable equivalent. Direct entry to level 5 (year 2) is available to holders of LJMU's International Year One in Business (Study Group). Students need to have achieved 40% in all modules and 50% in 4508IYBSG English Skills for University Study. International Students English Language Requirements. All International and EU students must meet the following minimum English Language requirements IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

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