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International Business and HRM (GCU Pathways)

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 10/08/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3 of this degree. You can become a Human Resources Manager or Office Manager. Study human resources, responsible leadership, employment rights and talent management at degree level.

GCU Pathways

Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BA (Hons) International Business and Human Resource Management Pathway course at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, you'll be studying HND Business at Glasgow City College with the opportunity to progress to Year 3 of the degree on campus at Glasgow Caledonian University.

International businesses enjoy greater success when employees are engaged in a vibrant, sustainable, corporate mission. Choose the International Business and Human Resource Management degree from Glasgow Caledonian University and you'll develop corporate responsibility, ethics, and the people management skills that employers are looking for.

With Common Good values, you'll discover a passion to succeed in business for the benefit of society and the environment. We are a diverse, lively academic community welcoming students from all over the world. Our campus provides a welcoming, safe learning zone where new ideas and tried and tested practices can be discovered and rediscovered.

Your career

Choose Glasgow Caledonian University and graduate with a double accredited degree. EPAS accreditation is recognised worldwide as the quality standard for business and management graduates. CIPD accreditation is also widely recognised and on completion of your degree you will gain Associate Member status. As a GCU graduate, you belong to a global network connected by shared values and a sense of ethical responsibility. Our Business School graduates go on to enjoy careers at home and internationally. Many go on to study the MSc Human Resource Management degree here at the University.

How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This programme is only available to Scottish-domiciled applicants.

Find out more

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

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:
2T5T
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 75 points

BBC from Scottish Highers

Scottish Higher - BBC

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

First two years of this course are completed at City of Glasgow College. Progression to level 3 of the degree is dependent on achieving HND with AB in the graded units.

This programme is only available to Scottish domiciled applicants.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

UCAS Tariff - 75 points

BBC from Scottish Highers

Scottish Higher - BBC

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Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

First two years of this course are completed at City of Glasgow College. Progression to level 3 of the degree is dependent on achieving HND with AB in the graded units.

This programme is only available to Scottish domiciled applicants.

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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