Entry tariff:
240 credits
UCAS code:
N610
Start date(s):
September 2026
Our Human Resource Management (Top-up) degree is ideal if you already have a foundation degree (FdA / FdSC), Higher National Diploma (HND), years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject at a different institution, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
On this top-up course you will gain the professional skills necessary to gain credibility and influence, so you can positively impact sustainable leadership for the future of work
You will develop a skill set founded on strategic management theory that will allow you to become an active participant in the strategy process that organisations deploy to ensure their long-term success. You will gain insights on organisational culture and employee relations from different perspectives. You will reflect on the role of culture in attracting and retaining talent, and its impact on employees’ engagement, job satisfaction and productivity.
In the transformation capstone module, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting, where you will develop strategic solutions to real-world business challenges.
Modules
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Careers
We’ll ensure you explore, shape and achieve your professional ambitions.
You’ll be ready for a professional career in leadership and the management of human resources. You’ll have the knowledge and skills to operate effectively in careers in the sector. You could take on roles such as:
- Recruitment and Selection Specialist
- Employee Relations or Personnel Manager
- Training and Development Advisor
- Diversity and Equal Opportunity Advisor
- Performance Management Specialist
The Student Futures team is here to support you throughout your time at Roehampton and beyond.
They offer services tailored to your needs, helping you take confident steps towards your future.
You’ll have access to a wide range of career workshops, events and networking forum (Royal Television Society events, Cine Circle, Film and TV Job Fair, IMIS annual showcase), where you can engage with employers and develop the skills you need to succeed in the workplace.
These opportunities will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and connect with successful Roehampton graduates who are thriving in their careers. You’ll also be able to engage with our partners across London and beyond.
Wherever you want to go in the future, you'll be preparing for the world of work from your very first day.
Continue your studies at Roehampton
Once you've graduated, you could study one of our specialist postgraduate courses:
Learning & assessment
This course is built on an inclusive, research-based, experiential learning to enhance your academic, professional, and personal skills. It incorporates seminal theories, practical applications, critical analysis, case-based learning, experiential work-based learning and reflection on learning.
You will have plenty of opportunities to test your knowledge by analysing and solving realistic, real-world scenarios that reflect contemporary challenges faced by managers, business and policy makers. These cases are often based on real events, encouraging you to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations.
You will engage with live projects, simulated policy implementations, and applied research activities.
You will undertake a capstone project, where you will choose from a range of pathways from research to sustainability-focused interventions.
We will facilitate your learning through reflective dialogue, structured feedback, and mentoring that will enhance your personal growth and academic independence. You’ll gain key skills in resilience, adaptability and professional self-awareness and put yourself in a confidence place for future study or employment.
Educational resources and case studies present varied viewpoints, ensuring a comprehension of human resource management from multiple stakeholder perspectives within distinct socio-cultural and economic frameworks.
You will be encouraged to investigate sustainability responsibilities for organisations. The curriculum includes various aspects of environmental, social and governance, and you will actively confront sustainability issues by employing problem-based learning and case study analysis, cultivating the mentality and competencies necessary to promote sustainable organisational practices.
You will engage with case studies that relate to global challenges, and be introduced to differences in compensation, benefits and employment laws. Guest lecturers will illustrate these differences.
The course integrates digital analytics, AI simulations, and learning management systems to facilitate self-directed and interactive learning. You will acquire practical exposure to human resource information systems, digital recruitment platforms, and workforce management tools.
How you’ll be assessed
Assessments focus on developing the key skills required for you to make an immediate contribution.
You will put your learning into action through case-based scenarios, financial simulations, and real-world, professional-standard projects. You’ll take part in weekly workshop activities and formative assessments designed to provide constructive feedforward, helping you develop and excel.
Programme Leader
Dr Paul Aldrich
DBA, MSc, MBS, BA, FCIPD, FHEA
Paul has an extensive track record of successfully delivering business projects for CEOs, global and regional executives and strategy teams across EMEA and APAC. These have included talent management, pre- and post-merger organisation design, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, people systems and analytics, internal communications and employer branding.
Paul started his career at Price Waterhouse in London, worked for the Chase Manhattan Bank in London and Hong Kong and is currently a Partner and Global Head of People, Performance at Pemberton Asset Management.
He has a doctorate in business from Durham University which focused on the role and influence of human resource management and talent portfolio/people risk management. Also, an MBA from Durham, where he is a Visiting Fellow at the Business School, and an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change from Henley.
Paul co-authored a book, Building an Outstanding Workforce, and his current research interests include organizational development, leadership development, sustainability in alternative credit management, and social mobility in the financial services sector.
Paul is a Fellow of the CIPD, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, member of the Guild of HR Professionals, and member of the British Academy of Management. He is also a British Psychological Society qualified occupational test user, qualified executive coach and member of the International Coaching Federation.
Opportunities & facilities
At Roehampton, you will become part of a values-led, globally conscious academic community where innovation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership are central to how we teach, learn and build the future.
Roehampton Business Laboratory
Our enterprise incubator will support you in developing and scaling entrepreneurial ideas. It also houses signature initiatives like the RISE Prize and the Dragon's Den Style Launchpad showcase.
Celebrating innovation at the LaunchPad start-up awards 2025
World-class library
Home to hundreds of thousands of books, over 1,000 seats, and modern, collaborative and silent study spaces. You'll also have access to a vast range of online resources, like e-books, journals, and databases whenever you want.
Open days
Get a real taste of our campus, community and what it’s like to study at Roehampton
Applying
Full-time UK undergraduate students apply through UCAS.
Entry tariff
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
- 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject
- 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
General entry requirements
International undergraduate students apply through our direct application system.
Entry tariff
Looking to work out your UCAS points or find out about our entry requirements? Find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
- 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject
- 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
General entry requirements
Fees and funding
UK students
Tuition fees
| Entry date | Undergraduate Year 1 |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | £9,790 |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
International students
Tuition fees
| Entry date | Undergraduate Year 1 |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | £17,628 |
Prices shown are for the first year of your degree.
Funding your studies
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London.
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