About Human Resource Management, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

The course is accredited by the professional body of HR professionals, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). On successful completion of the course students will gain Associate Membership of the CIPD and provide the foundation for a career and academic development at postgraduate level. UCLan has been delivering professionally accredited programmes in HRM for many years.

Many of our staff are members of the CIPD and have worked as HR professionals. Our academics actively undertake research related to HRM topics and draw upon this to inform their teaching. The Institute for Research into Work, Organisations and Employment (IROWE) is based in UCLan’s School of Management and students have the opportunity to attend research seminars and practitioner workshops which will give them access to current research on a wide range of topics. The workshops are well attended by local HR professionals and provide a good networking opportunity for students.

• Many of our staff members belong to the CIPD and have worked as HR professionals. Academics actively undertake and inform their teaching with HRM related research.
• Our strong network of local and national businesses will bring opportunities to undertake internships, placements, live projects, and mentorships.
• Our staff members are members of the Institute for Research into Work, Organisations and Employment (IROWE), and you will have the opportunity to engage with workshops and current research findings.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND ASSESSMENT

A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.

A variety of teaching and learning approaches are utilised on the programme: lectures, seminars; workshops; practical sessions; case studies; group and team based working. You will also spend time on personal and independent study and online learning by, for example, engaging with peers in online discussion groups.

Assessment includes course work assessment and formal exams but can also take the form of role play, group and project based work, and presentations. Throughout your period of study you will build up a portfolio of your knowledge and skills as a reflective practitioner and in your final year you will have the opportunity to undertake an independent piece of research.

INDUSTRY LINKS

Staff teaching on the programme are drawn from across the Schools of Management and Business and many have relevant professional qualifications and experience, including as HR professionals and members of the CIPD. Tutors may be engaged in a range of scholarly activity such as research and writing and draw upon this in their teaching. A number of staff are involved in the Institute for Research into Organisations, Work and Employment (IROWE).

Throughout their programme of study they will also have the opportunity to attend talks and workshops on current HR practice and research run by the Institute for Research into Organisations, Work and Employment (IROWE).

We have a strong business network between local and national businesses which you will benefit from, for example, there may be an opportunity to attend guest speaker events. The companies we work with offer internships, placements, live projects and mentors to provide you with excellent practical experience. The School also offers a number of electives and options that provide students with an opportunity to gain an additional professional body qualification. Many of our academics are professionally qualified and have worked as HR professionals.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

The programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). Successful completion of the course will gain Associate Membership level of the CIPD.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are renowned for developing graduates who are highly employable and have strong entrepreneurial skills. This course offers a 48-week work placement opportunity where you will have the chance to work in a real business and gain vital work experience that will assist you in gaining employment when you graduate. In addition, you will have further opportunities for real-world work experience through short internships, volunteering and much more.

The course provides a foundation for students who wish to progress a career in the Human Resource Management profession. It will also provide a solid understanding of managing people and the work and business context for students who are progressing to more general management positions.

Progression route onto either Masters in Human Resource Management/ Development (full-time programme) or Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management/ Development (Part-time). Both of these are CIPD accredited at UCLan and successful completion will enable the students to work towards Chartered Membership of the CIPD.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights

University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: