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).
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.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £20500 | £26000 |
25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £26000 | £16500 - £24500 | £19000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Human Resource Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21567 | £21378 | £25139 |
25-75 percentile range | £18436 - £24903 | £16066 - £25986 | £18831 - £31310 |
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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
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
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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
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 |
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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
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
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- #1
- #89
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- Business
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Subject
[Published 06 June, 2020]
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- #4
- #16
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- Business & Management Studies
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 13 June, 2022]
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- #1
- #113
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- Business & Management Studies
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 20 April, 2022]
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- #2
- #173
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- Economics & Business
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NTU by Subject
[Published 20 October, 2021]
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- #2
- #301
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- Management
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ARWU by subject - Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 26 May, 2021]
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What students say about studying Human Resource Management in the UK?
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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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 13 June, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject:
- Entry Standards 26%
Student Satisfaction 26%
Research Quality 22%
Graduate Prospects 26%
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 20 April, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- - Academic Reputation 30%
- Employer Reputation 10%
- Research Citations Per Paper 30%
- H-index 30%
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 20 October, 2021
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 26 May, 2021
Urap
- Published:
- 06 June, 2020