University of Strathclyde
Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Study with us • study human behaviour and the reasons for differences between individuals • the course covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work

Why this course? • Our main focus in psychology is the study of human behaviour. • Studying with us, you'll look at conditions of behaviour – how we learn, remember, co-ordinate our actions and interact with others – and the reasons for differences between individuals, such as personality or intelligence. • Human Resource Management (HRM) is about the relationship between employers and employees and the ways in which people are managed in the workplace. This covers areas such as recruitment and selection, training and developing and managing conflict at work. These are an important part of the management process in all organisations.

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Human Resource Management.

Overall student satisfaction
82 /100
85 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons) 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 £21000 £20500 £26000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £26000 £16500 - £24500 £19000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Resource Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21567 £21378 £25139
25-75 percentile range £18436 - £24903 £16066 - £25986 £18831 - £31310

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.

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons) at University of Strathclyde

15% Caring personal services
15% Sales occupations
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5%
5% Customer service occupations

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B

Relevant HNC, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Relevant HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions

Higher English B; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent

No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Human Resource Management & Psychology, BA (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Human Resource Management & Psychology BA (Hons)

EU £16400 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
International £16400 year 1
Ireland £16400 year 1

Additional fee information

Undergraduate students who live in Scotland will usually have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency Scotland SAAS. If you have previously attended university or college or are not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS to check your eligibility to have your fees paid. SAAS will pay your tuition fees directly to Strathclyde.

Most undergraduate students from the rest of the UK England, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive a free year of tuition as, assuming no change in Rest of UK fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study next session, this is capped at £27,750 with the exception of the MPharm and Integrated Masters courses; MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on Integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. For further information, please consult the following page: https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/.

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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, 2024

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:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Strathclyde in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Strathclyde in related subject specific rankings.

Business

    • #1 
    • #89 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
    [Published 06 June, 2020]
    • #4 
    • #16 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #113 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 20 April, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #173 
    Economics & Business
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #2 
    • #301 
    Management
    ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 26 May, 2021]

See all university rankings of University of Strathclyde

What students say about studying Human Resource Management in the UK?

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About University of Strathclyde

The University of Strathclyde is a prominent research education institution situated in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. Awards and accolades are never far away from their name, having been recognised as university of the year on numerous occasions by Times Higher Education, as well as the 4th best in the UK for Student Satisfaction. The city itself is known for the friendly and humorous locals, as well as the diverse and international student population.

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Where is this programme taught

John Anderson Campus
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