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Human Resource Management
and Psychology
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
In exploring the subjects of psychology and human resources together, you will
develop awareness of collective and individual aspects of human behaviour both
in the workplace and in society. This is an ideal combination for those looking
to develop a career in human resource management, given the importance of
psychology in the management, motivation and reward of employees.
In human resource management you will learn about formal and informal
ways of regulating the employment relationship in the public, private and
voluntary sectors. You’ll explore how organisations function as part of
their wider economic and political context, how they are managed and
how they plan their future needs. Complimenting this with modules in
psychology, you will find out what the latest research tells us about human
behaviour and decision-making. In our well-equipped laboratories, you
will learn how to design and conduct your own psychological studies using
a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques. The emphasis is on
understanding how psychology impacts on everyday life; from developing
a sense of self and negotiating personal relationships to influencing
judgements about matters of global significance. You can add a placement
year as part of your degree, learn a new language or study abroad.
What will this mean for my future?
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a
necessary first step for many professional careers in psychology
including becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Psychological careers
include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational
or sports psychology. You could train as a Psychological Wellbeing
Practitioner, or, enter a range of careers such as health and social care,
education, research, charity work, government work, policy, human
resources or management. Whatever path you choose in your working
life, you will develop a psychological perspective on human behaviour
which is valued in a range of careers.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and approved by
the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) against the CIPD
Intermediate Level Diploma in Human Resource Management.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Individuals and Society
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• British and Global Economy
• Introduction to Applied Psychology
• Foundations of HRM
Second Year
• Development and Social Psychology
• Employee Resourcing
• Qualitative and Survey Research Design
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Developing Professional Knowledge
and Practice in HRM
• Employment Relations
• Managing Human Resources
• Employment Relations
• Managing Human Resources
Third Year
• Pay and Performance Management
• Psychology Project
• Researching Contemporary Issues
in HRM
• Individual Differences and
Conceptual and Historical Issues
in Psychology
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CN86
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses