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Swansea University
Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year (January Start)
Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS N6FX
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 Years
Campus
Bay Campus, Swansea
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-01-01
UCAS code
N6FX
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Course Overview
Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year (January Start) at Swansea University in Wales, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
HR graduates pursue careers as people advisors, talent acquisition specialists, organisational development consultants and HR business partners across all sectors. CIPD qualification is the standard professional credential for the UK and beyond.
Student life (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
18,985
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
14.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year (January Start)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year (January Start) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Business Management (Human Resource Management) with a Foundation Year (January Start)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements listed.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
18,985
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
14%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
- Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
- The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.
What Students Love
- Beach lifestyle
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Active pub & club scene
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
HR graduates pursue careers as people advisors, talent acquisition specialists, organisational development consultants and HR business partners across all sectors. CIPD qualification is the standard professional credential for the UK and beyond.
- HR graduates pursue careers as people advisors, talent acquisition specialists, organisational development consultants and HR business partners across all sectors.
- CIPD qualification is the standard professional credential for the UK and beyond.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Check the university's official fee page
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,280/month budget (housing $730, food $285, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.