Human Resource Management
Build the knowledge and specialist expertise you need to work in HR management, including recruitment, development and training.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
Develop an in-depth knowledge of organisational types, objectives, and managerial and strategic approaches. Learn about key HR Management concepts and grapple with some common challenges in managing human resources, including the legal context in which HRM professionals work.
Acquire the skills to analyse and solve problems, and a keen awareness and appreciation of the considerations involved in managing people. Learn to work effectively with stakeholders and become skilled at addressing human resource-related issues in large and smaller organisations. We’ll cover employee wellbeing and resilience and explore new approaches for optimising organisational performance.
Throughout the course you’ll find there’s an emphasis on developing important transferable skills and knowledge. You’ll learn about the environment in which businesses operate, including the economic, technological, demographic, ethical, legal, political, socio-cultural and cross-cultural aspects. You’ll explore the world of business in general, the global business environment, financial management, digital business and marketing and employment law.
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Find out more about studying Human Resource Management at ARU.
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Gain real-world experience through industry-led Live Brief projects.
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Benefit from small class cohorts where we’ll know and support you.
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Build confidence and influencing skills through presenting your work.
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Develop highly valued transferrable skills to enable career pivots.
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Learn from sector experienced, expert lecturers.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Graduates from this course will have specialist expertise in human resources management, including recruitment, development, and training. They will be adept at applying their knowledge and skills to human resource related issues in large and smaller organisations and will be able to work effectively with stakeholders across the organisation.
Throughout the course we’ll encourage you to reflect on your strengths and areas for development, and to build your skills and experience in preparation for employment. One of the benefits of studying at ARU Peterborough is the opportunity to build strong networks with local employers, and work on real-world business challenges.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU with postgraduate courses on the horizon for ARU Peterborough. You could also study for a Master’s degree such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ARU in Cambridge. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Teaching and modules
Focus on interpersonal skills such as effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation and other team building skills. You’ll have the chance to present work individually and in groups in various formats and to a variety of audiences.
Study organisational performance, using business information in HR practice and project management.
You’ll complete a substantial piece of research and/or product development work with the Undergraduate Major Project. You can use this project to explore a business or management topic that is of particular interest to you. You’ll explore key subjects that are central to the HR profession, including global HRM Practice, employment law and relations, reward management and leadership in a digital world.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
- Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
- Global Business Environment and International Strategy
- Organisational Behaviour
- Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
- Into ARU
- HRM for Organisational Performance
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Using Business Information in HR Practice
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurial Practice
- Global HRM Practice
- Reward Management
- Leadership in a Digital World
- Employment Law and Relations
- Undergraduate Major Project
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Contemporary Issues
- Literacies in Higher Education
- Extended Project
- Into ARU
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Stuart PotterSenior Lecturer Practitioner
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Dr Cheryl GreysonProfessional Lead for the faculty of Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Facilities
Study at ARU Peterborough and:
- attend business events, seminars and talks
- make connections with local employers
- benefit from ongoing careers and employability support
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
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