BA Hons in Psychology & Human Resource Management

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Psychology & Human Resource Management at the University of Strathclyde is a comprehensive four-year program that combines the study of human behavior with the management of people in the workplace. It develops critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, preparing graduates for careers in human resource management, psychology, and related fields. Students engage in a variety of learning methods, including lectures, tutorials, practical labs, and group work, with opportunities for research projects and internships.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The BA (Hons) Psychology & Human Resource Management degree at the University of Strathclyde is a four-year program that combines the study of human behavior with the management of people in the workplace.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of psychology and their application to human resource management.
• To develop students' critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• To prepare students for a range of careers in human resource management, psychology, and related fields.

Description:

The program focuses on the study of human behavior, including learning, memory, personality, and social influences. It also covers key aspects of human resource management, such as recruitment, selection, training, development, and conflict management.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Class tests
• Essays
• Practical reports
• Dissertations
• Individual presentations
• Group presentations
• Degree examinations
Online and face-to-face group project work are also included in the course. Students participate in practical assignments from the first year onwards.

Teaching:

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Small-group tutorials
• Practical labs
• Online tutorials
• Online wikis
• Group work
• Problem-based learning
• One-to-one supervision
These methods are used across all years of the degree and aim to provide students with opportunities to learn and work in different ways.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for a range of careers in human resource management, psychology, and related fields. Some possible career paths include:

• Professional psychologist (clinical, educational, or occupational)
• Researcher
• Teacher
• Human resource manager
• Social worker
• Counselor
• Manager
• Professional positions in the private and public sectors
Recent HRM graduates have found employment in insurance, retail, manufacturing, recruitment consultancy, and the public sector. Some are employed in jobs such as HR trainee, HR assistant, and recruitment consultant, while others are employed in general administration and management.

Other:

• The program is popular, and performance-related criteria may be in place to manage entry into Honours (Year 4).
This means that the numbers admitted to Years 2 and 3 of the course are limited.
• Students can undertake an optional summer research project working with a member of staff.
There are also opportunities to apply for funding to complete summer internships between year 3 and 4.
• The Peter Bain Prize is awarded each year to the student with the highest mark for their dissertation.
• The HRM Society is run by students for students.
It aims to bring together all year groups into one network where they can share knowledge and practice, awareness of careers, and build relationships with alumni and employers.
• The British Psychological Society Undergraduate Award is awarded annually for outstanding academic performance in the final year.

Scotland: £1,820 England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,250 International : £19,600