Business and Human Resource Management (Industry) Lancaster University

Are you ready to master the art and science of managing people? As a BSc Business and Human Resource Management (Industry) student, you will explore how people are key to business strategy and success and learn how modern human resource professionals shape the culture, performance, and future of organisations. You will examine key Human Resources (HR) practices, including talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement and more. You will also gain insights into the creation of innovative, inclusive and resilient workplaces.

Why study Business and Human Resource Management at Lancaster University?

We will provide you with a perfect blend of theory and practice, covering topics such as:

• Work and working lives

• People and HR practices

• Recruitment and selection

• Work in the digital age

• Performance management and data analytics

• Managing change

• International management

• Sustainability, ethics and responsible management

You will engage with critical questions surrounding the evolving nature of people management and workplace cultures in organisations today. You will explore the significant challenges shaping contemporary workplaces and affecting all of us, both at work and beyond. These include decent work, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion, and artificial intelligence. Through case studies, interactions with industry speakers, and academic resources, you will deepen your understanding of people management by studying current issues and challenges alongside a historical overview of approaches to and understandings of work.

Entry requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an

A levels

ABB

Access to HE Diploma

30 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 15 Level 3 credits at Merit

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.

BTEC Extended Diploma

DDM

BTEC in combination with A levels

A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade BB plus BTEC at D

International Baccalaureate

32 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact the Admissions team for more information.

T levels

Distinction overall

GCSE requirements

English Language grade 4/C.

We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.

We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Go to our GCSE information for more details.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme. English language qualifications for undergraduate study.