Course Essentials
Have you got your eye set on a career in Human Resource Management? Are you interested in the influence of Psychology on business?
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 & Psychology Degree course.
This popular 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 Business and Management, you'll learn about the English Legal System and Contract Law as well different types of Psychology, including social and developmental. All taught online with our flexible study options and at a time and place to suit you.
Key Information

Degree

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N608

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology

3-6 years

Intake open

Distance learning

Yes

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Both Human Resource Management and Psychology sit together like two sides of the same coin. One looks at the behaviour of people at an individual level, the other at an organisational level.
With Arden University you will be able to explore fascinating topics such as how HR can contribute to an organisation’s success, understand patterns of behaviour in people, and how to navigate English employment and contract law
We make sure you get the chance to apply what you learn to a variety of real-life situations that can add real value to your career.
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 are indicative and may be subject to change.
You can get more detailed course information by viewing the relevant Programme Specification, which you can download from our Policies, Standards and Procedures Page
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, you must have IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).
If you have work experience
We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this online programme.
We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We’ll also ask you for references and evidence of relevant work experience.
How much is my course?
Every business has a need for HR and people management, so a job in this field will be an obvious choice. However this 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, not to worry. 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 Distance Learning course 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 Admissions Advisors will be in touch to discuss your study options.
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6. Begin your course with an online induction