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University of PortsmouthThe award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
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BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 4 - 5 years | September | find out | find out |
Overview
On this foundation year course, you'll learn the skills and knowledge you need to launch your career in human resources. Whether you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready, this foundation year course is designed to give you the confidence to move on to the next stage of your studies.
You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.
The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.
When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management.
A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with a guaranteed place.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
As a human resource manager you can work in any sector that you're passionate about, whether that's sport, charities, manufacturing, or maybe the arts; all sorts of different businesses need effective workforce management. It's also a role that could take you overseas.
Best of all is that this qualification opens up many possible career routes. You might want to specialise in workplace training and development, become an expert in employment law, or lead on business development. As you progress you'll be able to map a career to your interests.
Placement year opportunities
Once you've completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelor's degree, you'll have the chance to do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry.
Taking a placement year will give you the experience you need to increase your chances of landing your perfect role after graduation.
We'll give you all the support you need to find a placement that prepares you for your career, and we'll continue to mentor you throughout your placement.
Previous students on this course have had placements in organisations such as:
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