University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Human Resource Management professionals who can motivate employees, drive performance and ensure organisational compliance are highly sought after. This programme with foundation year is designed to give you the ideal starting point if you want extra support before beginning degree‑level study. During the foundation year, you’ll build confidence in academic writing, business concepts and digital skills, while strengthening your communication and problem‑solving abilities. You’ll explore introductory ideas in management and people practices, preparing you to progress smoothly into the full honours degree. Once you move into the main programme, you’ll gain an understanding of organisational processes and people management practices that play a pivotal role in organisational performance and success. You’ll develop key skills such as communication, leadership, emotional intelligence and teamwork, alongside critical knowledge of employment law, talent management and organisational behaviour.
- Build confidence in academic, business and digital skills to prepare for degree‑level study
- Explore introductory concepts in management and people practices
- Strengthen communication, teamwork and problem‑solving abilities in a supportive environment
- Gain the study skills needed to progress into the full honours programme
Modules
This course gives you the knowledge, skills and experience needed for a graduate career in human resource management. Your foundation year will give you a grounding in business management, preparing you for your future studies. In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in HRM and explore its role across different organisations. You will focus on core HR skills such as emotional intelligence, professionalism and ethical decision making, while learning about the stages of the employee lifecycle and embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles into practice. In your second year, you will deepen your understanding of organisational structures and discover how HR skills, processes and practices can be applied to improve organisational effectiveness. This stage of the course helps you connect theory with practice, preparing you to take on more advanced HR responsibilities. In your final year, you will bring together everything you have learned to develop a complete understanding of human resources. You will design strategic HR plans for different functions across a range of organisations, giving you the confidence and expertise to step into professional HR roles or progress into postgraduate study. / Year One: Introduction to Human Resources; Digital and Business Skills; Understanding Organisations; HR Business Skills; Data Analysis for Business; The Future of Business / Year Two: Professional Development; Managing and Coordinating Human Resources; Analysis for HRM; Project Management; Employment Law for Business; Live Project in HRM; The Digital Workplace; Employee Relations; Internship / Year Three: 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 assessment techniques in different modules and try to ensure all assessments reflect the types of work you will do after graduating. This may include portfolio work, multiple choice questions, group reports and problem-solving questions.
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:
- N603
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
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
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT