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Business at UEA
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Find out moreBA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with a Year Abroad
Key details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Arts
- UCAS Course Code
- N16A
- Typical Offer
- ABB
- Contextual Offer
- BBC
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2025
Other Start Dates
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UEA is ranked 14th overall for research quality in Business and Management Studies
Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis91%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
In an economy dominated by services, the biggest asset organisations possess is their people. Managing employees, keeping them motivated, planning their training needs & career paths and rewarding their success are all key to running a successful organisation. All this explains why a great Human Resources (HR) department can make such a difference. This degree will teach you all about HR management within the broader context of other key management disciplines.
Prepare for a career getting the best out of people with a degree in business and human resource management. This degree, offered by Norwich Business School (NBS), in the Social Sciences Faculty at UEA, will prepare you to work within businesses – in general management, consultancy, and the human resource function. At UEA, we focus on evidence-based management. You’ll learn to pose questions and challenge assumptions, as well as how to use evidence to make your own decisions and back them up.
The course is designed to allow flexibility in what you study while providing a clear focus on the realm of people management. People are often cited as a key source of competitive advantage in business, and through this course you’ll discover both why this is the case and how people are able to transform organisations. You’ll also develop the skills necessary to manage people effectively and have the chance to work socially with others on your course. Managing a ‘live’ HR project is just one experience on our course which will help enhance your CV and give you a competitive edge with employers. This version of the course also includes a year studying abroad, giving you the opportunity to explore human resource management in a new cultural context.
Norwich Business School is a friendly and supportive school with a lively and international cohort. We're in a region that’s safe and welcoming, with a thriving business innovation and enterprise community. All our teaching is informed by our world-leading research and real-world business experience. That means you’ll gain knowledge of the latest issues and debates facing industry and employers. Norwich Business School at UEA was ranked 14th overall for research quality in Business and Management Studies in the Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis.
After your degree, you’ll be equipped to enter a career within any human resources department. You’ll have the experience necessary to thrive in a large multinational corporation as well as the drive and enthusiasm to help small businesses and start-ups reach the next level. Additionally, the interpersonal skills you’ve developed throughout your degree will prepare you for any career you might choose to enter, whether business-related or not.
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Year Abroad
You’ll spend your third year studying at one of our partner universities in Europe, Australasia, North America or Asia. This is a unique opportunity to increase your understanding of the world of human resource management, build your network of contacts, and show future employers that you have the skills and experience to succeed on an international stage. You’ll return to UEA in the fourth year to finish your degree.
For further details, visit the Study Abroad section of our website.
Accreditations
This course offers dual accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). When you successfully complete this programme, you'll receive the CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership and gain CMI membership for the duration of your studies. As part of this CMI accreditation, you'll also receive Foundation Chartered Manager status, starting you on your journey to Chartered Manager.
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CMI Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), giving you a recognised professional qualification alongside your deg...
Careers
Career Pathways
Possible career outcomes for this course include:
- HR officers
- HR consultants
- Recruitment officers
- Trainers
- Payroll officers
- Further academic study leading to a career in academia
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
Norwich Business School is where great business careers begin. Our degree programs have a proven track record of leading to successful management careers.
With this course, whether you want to excel within a large organisation or bring big ideas to a small business, your degree will provide a springboard for future success. After studying both the wider spheres of business and the specialist realm of human resource management, you’ll be able to choose a career in general management or a more focused career in people operations. And whatever career choices you make, you can be confident that you’ll excel using the management skills you have acquired.
To that end, you could work in any industry, from manufacturing to retail, to the service industries, media, arts, entertainment, sport and more, at major multinationals or small to medium-sized companies.
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
ABB
Contextual offer: BBC
General Studies A Level is not accepted.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Contextual offer: DMM
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM
Diploma: DD plus B at A level.
Contextual Offer: DD plus C at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.
Contextual Offer: D plus BC at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3
T levels
Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism.
Acceptable subjects: Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Accounting, Finance, Legal Services and Management and Administration.
LIBF Diploma
LIBF Diploma is accepted as equivalent of 1 A Level.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AAABB
Scottish Advanced Highers
BCC A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
ABB
General Studies A Level is not accepted.BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM
Combinations of BTEC and A levels
Extended Diploma: DDM
Diploma: DD plus B at A level.
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A level.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers
International Baccalaureate
32 points overall
- INTO UEA
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
UCAS Hub is a secure online application system that allows you to apply for full-time undergraduate courses at universities and colleges in the United Kingdom.
Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information: