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Business and Human Resource Management (Industry)

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

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 with us?
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.

Important Information
For the most up-to-date course information and more details, we recommend that you revisit our website before submitting your application.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N602
Institution code:
L14
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects

GCSE English Language grade C or 4.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Lancaster, we are committed to widening access to higher education for all. As part of this we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, taking into account exceptional circumstances and potential as much as we can. We run a Contextual Offer Scheme which incorporates a reduced grade offer for applicants that meet our eligibility criteria. For more information on the scheme, and other widening participation activity such as the Lancaster Access Programme, please visit our website.

Learn more on the Lancaster University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 21 other business and management courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

97% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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