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Course Essentials

Have you got your sight set on a career in Human Resource Management? Are you fascinated by HR, its place in the world of business and the development of employees? Or are you interested in the influence of Psychology on a business? If so, a BA (Hons) Degree in Human Resource Management and Psychology is perfect for you.

If you want to learn how to get the best out of people, then what better subject to learn alongside HR than Psychology with Arden University's BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Psychology Degree.

This popular HR Distance Learning Degree puts an understanding of people at the heart of how a business can achieve success. With most of us spending the majority of our lives working in various organisations, people with this combination of skills and knowledge are of huge value in the workplace.

As part of our School of Law and Social Science, you'll learn about the English Legal System and Contract Law as well different types of Psychology, including social and developmental. One of the biggest perks of this HR Degree is that it's all taught online with our flexible study options at a time and place that suits you.

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As part of our commitment to your ongoing career development, we recently launched our Fast-Track Your Career promise. This offer means you can pursue your master’s degree with us completely free of charge once you’ve successfully completed your bachelor’s studies. The Fast-Track Your Career free master’s offer is available to all Arden Distance Learning undergraduate students who enrolled with us from September 2016 up until 30th September 2021, and is available to students from all countries and regions who meet our master’s degree entry requirements.

Key Information

Award:
Degree
Credits:
360
UCAS Course Code:
N608
Course Title:
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology
Duration:
3-6 years
Intake Status:
Intake open
Study Mode:
Online
Exemptions Available:
Yes
Course Fees:
See Course Fees and Funding tab
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  • Course Details & Modules
  • Entry Requirements
  • Course Fees & Funding
  • Career Prospects

Human Resource Management and Psychology work collaboratively together, like two sides of the same coin. One looks at the behaviour of people at an individual level, while the other focuses on an organisational level.

With a HRM and Psychology course from Arden University, you will be able to explore fascinating topics such as how HR can contribute to an organisation’s success, how to understand patterns of behaviour in people, and how to navigate English employment and contract law.

During the course, we'll help to ensure that you get the chance to apply what you learn to a variety of real-life situations that can add real value to your career.

You have 3-9 years to complete your Human Resource Management and Psychology Degree, meaning that you can take up to three years to complete each level; however, many of our students complete the course in 3-6 years.

Modules

Level 4

  • Effective Interdisciplinary Study
  • English Legal System
  • Contract Law
  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Bio & Cognitive Psychology

Level 5

  • Research Ethics in Action
  • Personality and Intelligence
  • Social Psychology
  • Planning HR
  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Managing Change in Organisations

Level 6

  • Research Planning and Project
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Employment Law
  • Strategic Issues in HRM
  • Cross Cultural Psychology

Please note that the modules listed may be subject to change.

You can get more detailed course information by viewing our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology Programme Specification.

Our Human Resource Management and Psychology Degree has standard entry requirements. To be eligible to study this course with Arden University you must have either:

  • Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
  • Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
  • Alternatively, a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English is accepted
  • We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide an English Proficiency letter. More information on this can be found here

If you have work experience

If you don’t fulfil the entry criteria your application may be considered on an individual basis, taking in to account any work experience, other qualifications and/or any training you have completed. Please call or email for further information.

How much is my course?

2

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on
(i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

Funding

Undergraduate courses

You can support your study in a variety of ways.

If you are a UK student, the most common funding of undergraduate degrees is a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK Government. The key information about these loans is:

  • You must be a UK resident
  • You can get a loan to cover the full cost of your tuition fees
  • You only start to pay it back when you are earning over £25,725 a year.
  • Your tuition fees are paid directly to the University by the loan company.

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate Student Loans for UK & EU Students

As a Postgraduate student, you can now apply for a student loan of up to £10,000, for taught and research Masters courses, including MBAs. Find out more at www.gov.uk/masters-loan

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary

Looking for additional funding as a Postgraduate? Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click here to apply

Self-funding - Pay in full or Sponsorship

You can pay for your course all in one go if you have the funds or, because your studies will develop you as a professional, your employer may want to pay or contribute to the cost of your studies. Feel free to call the team on 0800 268 7737 to discuss steps to employer sponsorship. Find out more about fees and funding and employer sponsorship on our dedicated information pages.

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on
(i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

Self-funding - Pay in full or Sponsorship

You can pay for your course all in one go if you have the funds or, because your studies will develop you as a professional, your employer may want to pay or contribute to the cost of your studies. Feel free to call the team on 0800 268 7737 to discuss steps to employer sponsorship. Find out more about fees and funding and employer sponsorship on our dedicated information pages.

A Human Resources Degree paves the way for a successful career. And adding psychology into the mix will give you a specific set of skills that will present several opportunities. Every business has a need for HR and people management, so a job in this field will be an obvious choice. However, this HR Degree could also lead to further study in Human Resource Management and Psychology, such as Arden's MA Human Resource Management or MSc Psychology (BPS) Postgraduate programmes.

If you don’t want to go down that route, you'll still have plenty of opportunities at your fingertips after graduating. Understanding the Psychology of people will be valuable in every organisation and the key skills that you will develop are of huge value to employers in many different roles. The skills you could put on your CV include:

  • The ability to research and present information to various audiences
  • Analysis and evaluation of data
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to present findings in a range of formats including essays, presentations, reports and online forums
  • The ability to work independently and within a team

Find out more about the careers support available at Arden University.

Next steps

Applying for this Psychology and HR Distance Learning Degree takes just a few minutes and is the first step towards gaining your qualification. You can begin your online application now and one of our friendly Arden University Course Advisors will be in touch to discuss your study options.

Course Details & Modules

Human Resource Management and Psychology work collaboratively together, like two sides of the same coin. One looks at the behaviour of people at an individual level, while the other focuses on an organisational level.

With a HRM and Psychology course from Arden University, you will be able to explore fascinating topics such as how HR can contribute to an organisation’s success, how to understand patterns of behaviour in people, and how to navigate English employment and contract law.

During the course, we'll help to ensure that you get the chance to apply what you learn to a variety of real-life situations that can add real value to your career.

You have 3-9 years to complete your Human Resource Management and Psychology Degree, meaning that you can take up to three years to complete each level; however, many of our students complete the course in 3-6 years.

Modules

Level 4

  • Effective Interdisciplinary Study
  • English Legal System
  • Contract Law
  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Bio & Cognitive Psychology

Level 5

  • Research Ethics in Action
  • Personality and Intelligence
  • Social Psychology
  • Planning HR
  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Managing Change in Organisations

Level 6

  • Research Planning and Project
  • Occupational Psychology
  • Employment Law
  • Strategic Issues in HRM
  • Cross Cultural Psychology

Please note that the modules listed may be subject to change.

You can get more detailed course information by viewing our BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology Programme Specification.

Entry Requirements

Our Human Resource Management and Psychology Degree has standard entry requirements. To be eligible to study this course with Arden University you must have either:

  • Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
  • Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English

  • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
  • Alternatively, a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English is accepted
  • We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide an English Proficiency letter. More information on this can be found here

If you have work experience

If you don’t fulfil the entry criteria your application may be considered on an individual basis, taking in to account any work experience, other qualifications and/or any training you have completed. Please call or email for further information.

Course Fees & Funding

How much is my course?

2

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on
(i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

Funding

Undergraduate courses

You can support your study in a variety of ways.

If you are a UK student, the most common funding of undergraduate degrees is a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK Government. The key information about these loans is:

  • You must be a UK resident
  • You can get a loan to cover the full cost of your tuition fees
  • You only start to pay it back when you are earning over £25,725 a year.
  • Your tuition fees are paid directly to the University by the loan company.

Postgraduate courses

Postgraduate Student Loans for UK & EU Students

As a Postgraduate student, you can now apply for a student loan of up to £10,000, for taught and research Masters courses, including MBAs. Find out more at www.gov.uk/masters-loan

Postgrad Solutions Study Bursary

Looking for additional funding as a Postgraduate? Postgrad Solutions now offer 15 bursaries across a number of subject areas. Click here to apply

Self-funding - Pay in full or Sponsorship

You can pay for your course all in one go if you have the funds or, because your studies will develop you as a professional, your employer may want to pay or contribute to the cost of your studies. Feel free to call the team on 0800 268 7737 to discuss steps to employer sponsorship. Find out more about fees and funding and employer sponsorship on our dedicated information pages.

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on
(i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

Self-funding - Pay in full or Sponsorship

You can pay for your course all in one go if you have the funds or, because your studies will develop you as a professional, your employer may want to pay or contribute to the cost of your studies. Feel free to call the team on 0800 268 7737 to discuss steps to employer sponsorship. Find out more about fees and funding and employer sponsorship on our dedicated information pages.

Career Prospects

A Human Resources Degree paves the way for a successful career. And adding psychology into the mix will give you a specific set of skills that will present several opportunities. Every business has a need for HR and people management, so a job in this field will be an obvious choice. However, this HR Degree could also lead to further study in Human Resource Management and Psychology, such as Arden's MA Human Resource Management or MSc Psychology (BPS) Postgraduate programmes.

If you don’t want to go down that route, you'll still have plenty of opportunities at your fingertips after graduating. Understanding the Psychology of people will be valuable in every organisation and the key skills that you will develop are of huge value to employers in many different roles. The skills you could put on your CV include:

  • The ability to research and present information to various audiences
  • Analysis and evaluation of data
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Proven ability to present findings in a range of formats including essays, presentations, reports and online forums
  • The ability to work independently and within a team

Find out more about the careers support available at Arden University.

Next steps

Applying for this Psychology and HR Distance Learning Degree takes just a few minutes and is the first step towards gaining your qualification. You can begin your online application now and one of our friendly Arden University Course Advisors will be in touch to discuss your study options.

Enquire about this course
Download prospectus
Apply now
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