Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - Business and Human Resource Management with a Year in Industry

This degree, offered by Norwich Business School (NBS), in the Social Sciences Faculty at UEA, will prepare students to work within businesses – in general management, consultancy, and the human resource function. UEA focuses on evidence-based management. Students will learn to pose questions and challenge assumptions, as well as how to use evidence to make their own decisions and back them up. 

People are often cited as a key source of competitive advantage in business, and through this course students will discover both why this is the case and how people are able to transform organisations. They will also develop the skills necessary to manage people effectively and have the chance to work socially with others on their course. Managing a ‘live’ HR project is just one experience on this course, which will help enhance student's CV and give them a competitive edge with employers. This version of the course includes a year spent in industry, providing students with invaluable on-the-job experience. 

Norwich Business School is a friendly and supportive school with a lively and international cohort. All UEA's teaching is informed by their world-leading research and real-world business experience. That means students will gain knowledge of the latest issues and debates facing industry and employers. Norwich Business School at UEA was ranked 14th overall for research quality in Business and Management Studies in the Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis.   

After this degree, students will be equipped to enter a career within any human resources department. They will have the experience necessary to thrive in a large multinational corporation as well as the drive and enthusiasm to help small businesses and start-ups reach the next level. Additionally, the interpersonal skills developed throughout this degree will prepare graduates for any career they might choose to enter, whether business-related or not.