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Course summary
Whether you want to better prepare for academic life, didn't get the grades you needed, or you've taken a break from studying, the foundation year is designed to prepare you for future studies, so everyone is welcome. / Gain a base level of knowledge in human resource management / Develop your academic and personal skills, preparing you for future studies / Study the fundamental principles of business This course is also available with: • Placement Year - on the placement year option, you will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of human resource professionals in the future and gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / iDea Bronze Award / Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365 / Power BI / Body swap technology Our Business with Human Resource Management course is accredited by the CIPD, so you know that what you learn is aligned with industry standards. Find out more on www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/business-with-human-resource-management-with-foundation-year This course is not open to international students.
Modules
Foundation Year: Foundations of Business, Academic and Personal Skills, Sustainable Business Development, Digital Business, Business Project, Employability for Life. Year 1: Introduction to Human Resources, Digital Business Skills, Understanding Organisations, HR Business Skills, The Future of Business, Data Analysis for Business. Year 2: Professional Development, Managing and Coordinating Human Resources, Project Management, Employment Law for Business, Live Project in HRM, Business Intelligence and Dashboards Year 3: Business Ethics and Sustainability, Employee Engagement and Reward, Leadership and Management in HRM, Resourcing and Talent Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, Enhancing Professional Practice.
Assessment method
We use different forms of assessment in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, report writing, presentations and business pitches. Exams will only be used when it is a requirement for professional accreditation. Throughout your studies, the work you produce will help to build your personal portfolio of professional evidence that you will be able to use in job applications and interviews.
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- N1N7
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in a foundation year study pathway, the University of Salford website has details of the International Foundation Year.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT