Develop an in-depth knowledge of organisational types, objectives, and managerial and strategic approaches. Learn about key HR Management concepts and grapple with some common challenges in managing human resources, including the legal context in which HRM professionals work.
Acquire the skills to analyse and solve problems, and a keen awareness and appreciation of the considerations involved in managing people. Learn to work effectively with stakeholders and become skilled at addressing human resource-related issues in large and smaller organisations. We’ll cover employee wellbeing and resilience and explore new approaches for optimising organisational performance.
Throughout the course you’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills and knowledge. You’ll learn about the environment in which businesses operate, including the economic, technological, demographic, ethical, legal, political, socio-cultural and cross-cultural aspects. You’ll explore the world of business in general, the global business environment, financial management, digital business and marketing and employment law.
Find out more about studying Human Resource Management at ARU.
Why ARU?
Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects.
Benefit from small class cohorts where we’ll know and support you.
Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work.
Develop highly valued transferrable skills to enable career pivots.
Graduates from this course will have specialist expertise in human resources management, including recruitment, development, and training. They will be adept at applying their knowledge and skills to human resource related issues in large and smaller organisations and will be able to work effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.
Throughout the course we’ll encourage you to reflect on your strengths and areas for development, and to build your skills and experience in preparation for employment. One of the benefits of studying at ARU Peterborough is the opportunity to build strong networks with local employers, and work on real-world business challenges.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU with postgraduate courses on the horizon for ARU Peterborough. You could also study for a Master’s degree such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ARU in Cambridge. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Potential entry level roles include HR advisory, HR resources and employee training and development positions in business administration, technical, professional, financial services, logistics, hospitality, utilities, agriculture and the construction industries. You’ll also be a suitable candidate for Human Resources Business Partner positions in the future.
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
To help you stand out when competing for a job after you graduate, we've developed the ARU Graduate Capitals. This is a set of six attributes, valued by employers and industry, that we integrate into our courses and help you develop, so you’ll have life-long career-skills.
Teaching and modules
Focus on interpersonal skills such as effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation and other team building skills. You’ll have the chance to present work individually and in groups in various formats and to a variety of audiences.
Study organisational performance, using business information in HR practice and project management.
You’ll complete a substantial piece of research and/or product development work with the Undergraduate Major Project. You can use this project to explore a business or management topic that is of particular interest to you. You’ll explore key subjects that are central to the HR profession, including global HRM Practice, employment law and relations, reward management and leadership in a digital world.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1
Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
Global Business Environment and International Strategy
A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.
All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the abilities and skills you need to complete the course. You can expect an interesting mix of coursework and activity-based assignments. The assessments could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations and group or individual reports.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.
You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.
We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.
International students
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.
If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.
Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies. It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.
Stuart Potter
Dr Cheryl Greyson