BA (Hons) History & Human Resource Management

The History & Human Resource Management programme at the University of Strathclyde combines the study of the past with the skills needed to manage people. This distinctive four-year BA Honours course offers a diverse learning journey, taking students from the examination of historical events, figures, processes, and methods, to the exploration of contemporary human resource management theories and practices.Course Content: In the first two years, students undertake a combination of compulsory and elective classes in History and Business, covering topics such as economics, marketing, and law, as well as introductory and advanced historical studies. In the third and fourth years, students can choose to specialize in medieval, modern, or Scottish history, while also studying key aspects of human resource management in depth. They will also conduct independent research in their final year, resulting in a dissertation.Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the course include Business & Society, International Business Environment, Business Skills, Scottish History, American History, European History, Strategic Human Resource Management, Employment Law, and Research in Human Resource Management.Accreditations: The Human Resource Management component of the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the key professional body for experts in people at work. Future Careers: Graduates of this course can discover a wide array of career paths, from Human Resource Management roles in various sectors to related fields like financial services, consulting, and the public sector. Additionally, the historical knowledge and transferable skills can open doors to careers in education, research, media, and journalism, among others.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.