BA (Hons) Human Resource Management & Psychology

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.

You have 3-9 years to complete this course, meaning that you can take up to 3 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 are indicative and 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, 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.

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

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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.