The BA Joint Hons History & Human Resource Management at the University of Strathclyde offers you a unique opportunity to explore the human story through the lens of the past while developing critical skills for managing people in contemporary organisations. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are fascinated by how societies have evolved and how relationships between employers and employees have shaped workplaces. You will gain a deep understanding of historical contexts, from Scotland’s ‘Highland Problem’ to Cold War Europe, alongside essential knowledge in work psychology and employment relations, preparing you for a dynamic career.
This full-time, four-year degree, studied on campus, allows you to delve into diverse historical periods and core human resource management principles. You will engage with topics such as managing people, work psychology, and employment relations, alongside specialist historical subjects like Oral History and the Scramble for the Middle East. Your final year will involve advanced study in areas like Organisational Behaviour and HRM in Public Services, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of both historical analysis and strategic HR practice. You will graduate with a versatile skillset, ready for roles in HR, management, policy, and further academic research.