- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- Part-time: 1 year+ (Online)
- Mode
- Online
- Subject
- Business Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
In this highly competitive time for businesses across all sectors, getting the best out of a workforce is vital for organisational success. Graduates who understand how human resource management can help an organisation grow are now well placed to enter successful careers. The perfect choice for anyone who’s already completed a HND in business or an equivalent qualification, our BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (Top-Up) has been developed to bring traditional human resource management practices into the modern era. Through six carefully selected degree modules, you’ll explore subjects covering the development of high performance teams, talent management, rewarding performance, business transformation, and other key areas that you’ll find indispensable in the workplace. The BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (Top-Up) has been developed with input from world-leading organisations and researchers, so that you are exposed to the latest developments happening in the field of human resources, people, and culture. This means you’ll be able to show future employers that you have what it takes to fill current skills gaps in the field. Studying Business at Arden Video • 1 min
Entry requirements
| HNC / HND | in Business or equivalent, provided that your prior learning is consistent with Level 5 of the functional areas of busi |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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| TOEFL iBT | 80 overall |
IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
Fees
International students: £5,500 total (online)
UK students: £7,140 total (online)
UK/Home: £7,140 total (online)
International: £5,500 total (online)
Start dates
October 2026, January 2027
Application deadline
Rolling admission — apply any time before your chosen intake start date; Arden runs several intakes a year and sets no fixed application deadline
Campus
- Online, United Kingdom
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