
Business and Human Resource Management with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Sunderland. Based in Sunderland, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is a four-year version of our popular BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course, with an integrated foundation year. Study a CIPD accredited course highly relevant to modern workplaces. Undertake a year-long placement and put your learning into practice. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 40 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Apply nowRegister your interest Key course information Start date/study mode:September 2026 Full-timeIntegrated Foundation YearVia Study Centres UCAS codeN100 Duration4 years Fee (UK)£5,760 LocationOn campus Course summary The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management course focuses on the practical skills outlined in the CIPD Professional Map. Please note, this route isn’t available to international students. Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. Fees a
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sunderland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £15,000 | £20,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £25,000 | £31,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Sunderland
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