BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year
The BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management) with Foundation Year is a four-year degree designed to develop a strong understanding of business, management, and the principles of effective people management. The course aims:
• To enable students to interpret complex material and relate theory to practice in HRM.
• To enable students to develop a range of analytical skills that will enable them to critically appraise and challenge existing HRM theory and practice.
• To enable students to develop an understanding of organisations, their management, the environment in which they operate and how HRM decisions are made in organisations.
• To enable students to acquire a range of analytical skills and approaches that can be applied in the analysis of a range of management and business scenarios.
• To provide a context within which students can develop a range of employability and interpersonal skills.
Course Overview
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February, June, October
4 years
Leeds City Office Park Leeds
5760 for foundation year (year 0) - £9790 per year for following years (year 1 - 3)
Full Time
Course Structure
Foundation Year
Fundamentals of Study
CASE002S3
Essential Maths and Data Analysis
BUEM112S3
Introduction to Management
SC07002S3
Leadership and Organisational Change
SC07001S3
Year 1
Introduction to Accounting
BUMN131H4
Principles of Marketing (Undergraduate)
BUMN144H4
Personal and Academic Skills for Success
BUMN138H4
Business Data Analysis
MOMN022H4
Understanding Management
BUMN077H4
Understanding Organisations
BUMN078H4
Economics of the Firm
BUMN149H4
Business Information Systems
BUMN051H4
Year 2
Operations Management
MOMN019H5
Organisational Change
BUOB091H5
Organisational Behaviour
MOMN047H5
Motivation, Engagement and Job Design
BUOB090H5
People Management
BUMN150H5
Research Methods (Undergraduate)
BUMN146H5
Option Modules
Year 3
Project Management
BUMN136H6
Business Project
BUMN140S6
Strategic Management
MOMN069H6
Contemporary Perspectives in Employment Relations
BUMN152H6
Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
BUMN143H6
Option Modules
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for this course, one of the following academic qualifications is required:
UCAS 48 points
GCSE Grade C, Grade 4 or equivalent in English and Maths
RPL from other provider (HN/Degree)
Overseas/EU high school qualification equivalent to UK Level 3 (please enquire for confirmation)
Alternative route of entry:
Suitability for this programme is not exclusively limited to academic qualifications and may be demonstrated through relevant professional experience which showcases transferable skills and knowledge:
Personal Statement (300 words – describing relevant skills developed through professional and life experience)
CV: Must include a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a customer-facing or skills-based role
English Language Requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of an applicant’s language ability, which include:
GCSE / AS or A-Level in English Language or Literature grade C or above
IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6 in each component
William College Internal English Assessment
Other national and international tests may be applicable to an equivalent standard
Portfolio Requirements (Optional)
(Optional) Applicants can submit a personal 'portfolio', using any one of the following formats:
- A video or audio recording; using speech, animation, images, or any other appropriate content the candidate wishes. The video must be no less than one minute and no more than two minutes in length.
- A digital portfolio of images and writing using Word, Canva, PowerPoint or any other suitable software of the applicant's choice.
Portfolio Content:
In the portfolio, applicants should clearly evidence and explain the reasons they wish to study their chosen subject and how they believe their studies can positively impact their lives in the future.
Note: Applicants for the BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing course are not required to provide a personal 'portfolio', unless they wish to do so.