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Course overview
Are you interested in the interrelated fields of human resource management and psychology, but aren’t sure if you’re quite ready for university study? Our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Psychology foundation programme will provide you with the extra support you need to complete your full degree with confidence, offering study skills and guidance at every stage.
The course will equip you with everything you need to succeed in higher education, even if you don’t have the academic confidence or qualifications to join a standard undergraduate course. You’ll then learn the role psychology plays in business, and how it can be used to improve employee performance and business outcomes.
In developing this course, we’ve consulted some of today’s biggest industry leaders, such as Google, Coca-Cola, and Oracle, ensuring the skills you gain are both in demand and highly relevant to today’s workplace. The course will delve into individual and organisational psychology, as well as effective approaches for managing people and maximising performance in the modern business environment.
Through our business simulation software, SimVenture, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning to practise in a safe environment, allowing you to experience first-hand how to run a business and overcome the challenges you might face along the way. You’ll also have regular guest speakers who will inform you of the latest developments in the field, providing you with an inside look into the sector and valuable opportunities for professional development.
Job outcomes
Roles in:
- HR
- Office Manager
- Training and Developing
- Business Advisor
- Careers advisor
- Life Coach
- Management Consultant
- Mediator
What you'll learn
Your course will focus strongly on real-world practice, giving you the opportunity to apply what you learn to real HRM and psychology scenarios, and all the skills you need to maximise your career options. Studying this course with us is your opportunity to:
- Develop the academic study skills you need to succeed at university.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of HRM management and psychology theory and practice.
- Develop a critical appreciation of the role of human behaviour in HRM and everyday business activities.
- Critically analyse and reflect upon contemporary issues in workplace practices.
- Apply your knowledge and experience to real-world scenarios.
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
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Duration study load
You have 4-12 years to complete this course, meaning you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete the course within 4-8 years.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Psychology with Foundation Year, you should normally have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent – if your qualifications are older than 3 years we would also ask to see a professional CV.
- If you do not meet these requirements, you may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of appropriate work experience evidenced by a CV and reference.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.
Pathways
- MSc Human Resource Management
- MSc Psychology (BPS)
Course features
Education for everyone, everywhere: Whether you’re constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, we’re passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life.
You decide how and where to study: We offer a wide range of flexible undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in both our online and blended study modes.
Full support both online and on-site: We’re also proud to offer non-standard entry, meaning your work experience and previous qualifications are taken into account when assessing your application.
Strong focus on employability: You will gain in-depth subject knowledge and transferable skills that employers from a huge range of industries will value. Many of our courses at Arden are also accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK.
Assessment
Authentic assessments, no exams
Unlike more traditional degree courses, you won’t be sitting any exams on this course. Instead, our assessments have been designed to help you apply your learning to real-world scenarios, emphasising modern skills you can apply immediately to the workplace once you graduate. These include researching and presenting information to various audiences in a range of formats, analysing and evaluating data, effective written and communication skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Through negotiated assessments and an independent study, you’ll also have the opportunity to choose your topics of interest with your module lecturer, allowing you to align your studies with your ambitions and future career goals.
Assessment methods
Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning through a range of assessments including:
- Case studies
- Company appraisals
- Application to the workplace
- Reports
- Presentations
- Group work
- Reviews
- Personal audits
- Business plans
- Podcasts
- Marketing Plans
- Individual project
Delivery
Studying the BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management and Psychology with Foundation Year online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of your home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location.
Our online students study for their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at University. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and online library (which when used along with our supplementary library, Perlego, gives you access to almost half a million books and journals – yours for free while you study with us).
ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have your Kindle handy.
Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with like-minded students whom you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning.
Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend their course in person because of a disability.
Introducing your Digital Backpack
Once you’ve enrolled on your Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year degree with Arden you’ll get access to your Digital Backpack, a toolkit of digital resources we’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us.
Here are some of the digital resources you’ll have available throughout your course:
- Office 365 subscription
- Integrated Zoom video conferencing
- Careers support in-person and online available through Arden Futures, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer
- Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us
- Subscription to Togetherall for an abundance of mental health support
Subjects
Arden’s foundation year modules have been designed to give you a tailored and fully supportive introduction to university study. This first year of study will prepare you for success in higher education by introducing you to the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge required to excel in your chosen degree subject.
Your course modules combine a foundation year followed by a full undergraduate qualification. After reviewing key preparatory academic study skills, you’ll go on to explore the relationship between human resource management and psychology, including the psychological principles underpinning human resource management, employee engagement and performance, and overall business success.
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
- Introduction to Studying Psychology (20 credits)
- Contemporary Business Environment (20 credits)
- Marketing Dynamics (20 credits)
- Social Psychology (20 credits)
- People Management (20 credits)
- Technology & Innovation (20 credits)
- Coaching Psychology (20 credits)
- Business Start-up (20 credits)
- Consumer Insight (20 credits)
- People Analytics (20 credits)
- Occupational Psychology (20 credits)
- Resourcing & Talent Management (20 credits)
- Project Management (20 credits)
- Future Leaders & Talent Management (20 credits)
- Managing Performance and Reward (20 credits)
- Cyberpsychology (20 credits)
- Political Psychology (20 credits)
- Independent Study (20 credits)
About Arden University
At Arden, we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to Higher Education. We've supported more than 50,000 students over 25 years and are experts in flexible UK Degrees, Masters and MBAs.
We offer career-focused online Distance Learning courses worldwide, as well as Blended Learning study at our study centres. You can study in London at our Ealing, Tower Hill and Holborn study centres, or at our Birmingham, Manchester or Berlin study centres.
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