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Human Resource Management

Human resource management studies the processes of hiring, developing, paying and managing employees in organizations. Organizational behavior, employment relations and employment law are core areas of the program.

Business and economics

Example courses

Principles of human resource managementOrganizational behaviorEmployment relations and employment lawRecruitment and talent managementEmployee engagement and reward management

What do graduates do?

  • Human resources specialist
  • Recruitment specialist
  • Training and development specialist
  • Compensation and benefits specialist
  • Employee relations specialist
  • HR consultant
  • Management consultant
  • Equality, diversity and inclusion specialist
IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

The University of Derby does not ask for a specific A-level subject for Business Management and Human Resource Management BA. It expects a 4 (C) in GCSE maths and English.

Example: University of Salford, first-year courses

  1. Principles of HRM
  2. Introduction to HRM Skills
  3. Understanding Organisations
  4. Data Driven Decision-Making
  5. Global Business and Sustainable Digital Futures
  6. Developing your Career Foundations

Length by country

United Kingdom
University of Salford BA (Hons) Human Resource Management, 3 years (2027 entry).
USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university (WO) takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a university of applied sciences (HBO) it takes 4 years, 240 ECTS.
Germany
At a university, a bachelor's degree takes 3 years, 180 ECTS. At a Fachhochschule it usually takes 3 or 3.5 years, 180 or 210 ECTS.
SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

7 schools in 6 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBusiness with Human Resource Management MA (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of ManchesterManagement (Human Resources) BSc · Manchester

USA

Penn State UniversityLabor and Human Resources

Canada

University of Toronto ScarboroughManagement and Human Resources · Toronto

Netherlands

Tilburg UniversityHuman Resource Studies: People Management · Tilburg

Austria

Modul University ViennaBSc in Human Resources Management · Vienna

Australia

University of SydneyIndustrial Relations and Human Resource Management · Sydney
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Canada1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Netherlands1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Faculty of Economics and Business (non-EU institutional fee)€15.730per year · 2027/28University of Amsterdam
  • 1 December 2026

    Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)

Austria1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, non-EU student fee (Studienbeitrag)€726,72per semester · 2026/27 (current amount)Public universities (example: TU Wien)
  • November 2026

    For a direct application you need at least 180 points in the YKS and a document showing placement in a program; plan your YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) with this in mind.

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

YOUR OWN LIST

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does an HR bachelor's give professional membership?

In the United Kingdom, some HR bachelor's degrees are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). According to the CIPD, Associate membership can also be obtained with a Level 5 diploma.

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Can you do a placement year while studying HR?

In some programs, yes. At the University of Derby, students can choose an optional placement year between years 2 and 3; the program then takes 4 years. A student who does this year can also receive a Diploma in Professional Practice.

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Last checked: October 2026.

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