Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Sociology and Human Resource Management

The BA (Hons) Sociology and Human Resource Management programme at the University of Derby equips students with the knowledge and skills to enhance individual and organisational performance while understanding and influencing modern societies. The course examines how performance in people can be increased and the positive impact this has on businesses, alongside a contemporary perspective on human resource management and the central role of people management in organisational success.

Students explore the development of the modern world, its current trajectory, and ways to bring about positive change, gaining insights into global social trends, communities, and individual lives. The programme emphasizes the practical application of theory, offering opportunities for a year-long placement in a Human Resource Management setting or a semester abroad, enabling students to apply their learning in real-world or international contexts. This combination of sociological understanding and business-focused practice prepares graduates to make a meaningful difference in both organisational and societal settings.

A Joint Honours degree enables students to study two subjects simultaneously, providing the flexibility to combine areas of interest or align their studies with specific career goals. It is particularly suited to those who wish to explore two subjects they are passionate about, tailor their degree to prepare for a specific career, or study a new subject alongside one with which they are already familiar. The modules undertaken vary depending on whether students choose to study both subjects equally or opt to major in one and minor in the other, allowing for a personalised and carefully structured academic experience.