Human Resource Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Human Resource Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Resource Management.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Human Resource Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Resource Management at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22000 | £23500 | £27500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27000 | £19000 - £27500 | £18500 - £34000 |
All Human Resource Management courses of Manchester Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Resource Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26936 | £25004 | £28642 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23235 - £30863 | £19406 - £30999 | £21600 - £37048 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
This course is designed to prepare you for studying our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management degree.
You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree.
You will learn about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to the to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.
Once you’ve passed, you’ll be ready to start your degree course. That means your degree will take four years, or five years if it includes a work placement or year studying abroad.
- FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Triple accredited - our business school holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.
- Funding support - you can apply for student finance (e.g. tuition fee loan, student loan and student maintenance grant) in the same way as other students.
- Adapt to life at university - develop your study skills and get to know your campus and lecturers during your foundation year.
- Enhance your employability - through activities including internships, volunteering or learning a new language. With our award-winning ‘Rise at Manchester Met’ programme you can gain extra academic credits towards your degree.
- Supporting you in person and online - student support initiatives including drop-in sessions, lecture recordings and dedicated support, both on and offline.
- Progress to a degree course - after your Foundation Year, you can join our human resource management degree. Develop your skills further and choose an optional industry placement or year studying abroad.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Human Resource Management (Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University
| 35% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 25% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Therapy professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Business and Management”: 7235 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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