Overview
The ability to recruit, motivate and manage employees effectively is considered one of the keys to success in business. Furthermore, ensuring that employees develop professionally is essential for achieving competitive advantages, given that people are one of the key resources in any business.
This course focuses on the key role of people in a successful business. You will learn to understand the importance of the people behind the business and how they help the business prosper.
Designed to give you a thorough grounding in core business skills and concepts, this degree provides you with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of Human Resource Management, including how to source, develop, reward, and utilise employees to deliver strategic effects for organisations of all sizes and types.
Structure and content
This degree is in the "business suite" of programmes at ARU London which all have a common first year:
- This allows you to gain a broad understanding of the key areas of business.
- We know it can be difficult to decide the exact direction you wish your studies to take. Our structure allows you to transfer to one of our "business suite" degree courses, should you wish to.
- You are not committed in your area of specialisation; you can do so after your first year at ARU London.
See below for the modules you will study:
Foundation Year
- Research Skills
- Data Skills
- Communication Skills
- Professional Development Skills
Year 1
- Sustainable Business in the Contemporary Environment
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Economics for Business
- Business Finance
Year 2
Year 3
- People Strategy
- Executing Business Strategy
- Employment Relationships in the Contemporary Workplace
- Undergraduate Major Project (Leadership in Practice)
For a more detailed overview of the course modules you can view the Course Information Sheet here.
Course Information Sheet
Entry requirements
ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g. BCC.
Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
- Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
- Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.
All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.
We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications. Please contact admissions@london.aru.ac.uk for more information.
International Students Undergraduate Entry Requirements
To join the first year of our undergraduate course you’ll need one of the following.
- GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
- An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
- A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
- Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country: see our country-specific entry requirements.
If you've completed study at university level in the UK or your home country you may be eligible to enter directly into Year 2 or 3 of a related degree course at ARU. Find out more about transferring to ARU.
Teaching and assessment
We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. These assignments can be in a variety of forms from a written Management Report on how to respond to an organisational issue to a sales presentation, to an analysis of a company report.
Most modules will have at least two assessments. This provides an opportunity to assess knowledge and understanding and a range of skills in an effective manner.You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.
Intellectual Skills
These are assessed via examinations, a variety of coursework and assignments and the major project. Examinations are mainly written and unseen and give students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to provide a clearly structured and reasoned argument using, wherever appropriate, supporting evidence and opinion, within a time constraint. The written assignments have clearly delineated word limits to encourage the concise presentation of structured, well supported argument and opinion. The Major Project, at Level 6, allows students to demonstrate their mastery of cognitive skills at the highest level of attainment specified in the General Business and Management benchmark statements and also allows them to engage in detailed reflective practice.
Practical Skills
Assessment of practical skills is undertaken both formatively and summatively and involves examinations and assignments in various forms such as presentations and reports and those specific to HRM such as negotiation. Students are also given many opportunities to critically appraise practical techniques in a variety of situations such as tutorials, simulations and exam questions.
Transferable Skills
These skills are again assessed in a variety of ways, for example students may be asked to make a presentation to a particular audience (e.g. employers) as part of an assignment or they may need to be able to work as a team member in researching the information that will be needed for that presentation.
Timetable
Full-time Schedule:
Standard delivery:
Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday - Friday (10:00-17:00)
Employability
In today’s tough jobs market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd to successfully secure that all-important first full-time job after university. We believe your degree from ARU London will enhance your employment prospects significantly. This degree is ideal for students who are interested in a career in managing corporate human resources, management and skills training, management recruitment, and HR consultancy. The course is also suitable for those looking for a rounded business qualification, with an emphasis on people management.
We encourage all students to consider their future when choosing what degree to study. We don't expect everyone to know what they want to do after university, but it is important that the associated jobs interest you.
Associated Jobs:
- Human Resource Officer
- Office Manager
- Occupational Psychologist
- Training and Development Officer
- Careers Adviser
- Managment Consultant
- Recruitment Consultant
- Risk Manager
To learn more about where this course can take you visit the guide from our employability team.
Graduate Career Opportunities in Business
Course Fees
| 2024/25: |
£9,250 |
2025/26: |
£9,535 |
2026/27: |
£9,535 |
Total Fee: |
£28,320 |
Foundation year will cost £5,760
EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be eligible for 'Home' fee status. If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel Area arrangement. Please read the student finance for EU students web page on www.gov.uk for information.
For 2024-2025 entry, the maximum government-approved undergraduate tuition fee for UK students is £9,250 per year. The University is able to charge this fee subject to an approved Access and Participation Plan for 2024-2025 and its current rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework
International Students
For international students studying their undergraduate with ARU London the tution fee will be £16,700 per year.
Course Aims
1. To offer a rigorous academic course of study at a level appropriate to an honours degree that will provide successful students with a sound foundation in business and human resource management. This understanding of the business world will enable them to follow a career in Human Resource Management or to identify and choose from a range of alternative career options and professions within business.
2. To enable students to understand and apply current technical language and practices in a range of business and human resource management.
3. To enable students to develop a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to business in general and human resource management in particular and appropriate to an honours degree, including the ability to think critically and independently and analyse and synthesise effectively.
4. To develop the transferable skills necessary for students’ personal development as lifelong independent learners and for their ability to respond positively to change during their careers and be able to continually develop professionally.
5. To provide an education in the terminology, concepts, principles and techniques utilised in business and human resource management.
6. To enable students to appreciate the importance of the social, political, ethical, technological, environmental and global contexts in which business and human resource management operates.
7. To provide students with a range of opportunities to develop the attitudes, abilities and competences to work in a business environment, both home and international, and to develop the awareness and appreciation of different ethical and cultural values.
Course Learning Outcomes
Business Structures, Strategy, and Environment
Graduates will analyse and evaluate a range of business organisations in relation to their structure, management, power dynamics, and ability to adapt to changing environments. They will explore internal and external influences, including marketplace factors, on corporate strategy and stakeholder needs (A01, A02).
Contextual Awareness and Legal Understanding
They will appreciate the broader social, political, ethical, technological, environmental, legal, and global contexts in which businesses operate, and understand the role and influence of both UK and international law on business functions (A03, A04).
Financial, Human, and Organisational Resources
Graduates will evaluate how financial, human, and other organisational resources are sourced, managed, and developed, with particular focus on accounting, information systems, and HR management in both domestic and international contexts (A05, A06, A09).
Decision-Making and Communication
They will understand a range of decision-making methods and analytical tools, including IT, and recognise the importance of communication systems in implementing decisions effectively (A07).
Management Functions and Frameworks
Graduates will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of management principles across key business areas such as people, marketing, finance, and information systems, using relevant theories and frameworks (A08).
Contemporary Business Issues
They will appreciate how modern concerns such as sustainability, globalisation, CSR, diversity, entrepreneurship, and risk management can influence organisational performance (A10).
Cognitive and Analytical Skills
Graduates will apply critical thinking, analysis and synthesis across diverse contexts, including the evaluation of theories, models and research. They will use quantitative and qualitative techniques to solve problems and carry out research through case study-based projects (B01, B02, B03).
Communication, ICT, and Information Handling
They will communicate effectively in oral and written formats using appropriate media, apply ICT in business contexts, and manage, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources (B06, B07, B08).
Numeracy and Data Analysis
They will demonstrate numeracy and apply quantitative skills such as data interpretation and extrapolation to support decision-making (B09).
Interpersonal and Team Skills
Graduates will work effectively as individuals, team members and leaders, using interpersonal skills including listening, negotiation, persuasion and presentation (B13, B14).
Cultural and Multidisciplinary Awareness
They will reflect critically and show awareness of cultural and organisational diversity, recognising the importance of multidisciplinary and multicultural approaches in business (B04, B11).
Self-Management and Professional Practice
Graduates will manage their own learning, time, motivation and behaviour independently, and apply tools and techniques relevant to human resource management (B05, B10, B12).