Our BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management Degree is designed to offer a clear academic and practical route into the specialist area of human resource management. Delivered by the Lincoln Business School, this programme allows students to apply and develop their knowledge and skills as HR practitioners, while also exploring human resource management from a broader strategic perspective.
This Work-Based Distance Learning (WBDL) programme provides an opportunity for academic recognition for those who are already employed within human resource management, or one of its specialist areas, but who have not yet gained formal academic or professional recognition for the skills and experience they have developed over time. Designed to fit around work and other commitments, the programme recognises the value of prior experience and supports learners in taking the next step in their professional journey.
Learning is closely linked to real workplace practice, allowing students to reflect on their current role and confidently apply new ideas and approaches within their organisation.
The BSc (Hons) Human Resource Management is informed by the latest CIPD intermediate-level professional standards. Achieving professional standing within the HR field requires a strong focus on professional skills development and the effective application of knowledge in a wide range of practical situations. As a result, the teaching team will take as its underpinning delivery strategy the 'student as producer' concept and will actively encourage and expect students to develop their own approaches to assessment tasks through the application of theoretical concepts to their own working environment.
Completing this degree can support progression into a range of HR and people management roles. For many students, this may also lead to enhanced professional status, a change in job title, increased responsibility, and access to higher salary opportunities. Whether your goal is career progression, professional recognition, or simply greater confidence in your role, this programme is designed to help you achieve it.
100% online, work-based distance learning designed for flexible study
Expert academic support with real industry insight
Intuitive Virtual Learning Environment with access to online and campus library
Build on your experience with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Learn while you work, applying theory to real-world practice
One-to-one tutor support with flexible interruption options
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Our flexible, work‑based distance learning approach allows you to shape your studies around your personal and professional commitments. The programme is designed to strengthen your knowledge, broaden your perspective, and support your development as a confident, forward‑thinking logistics professional.
You will learn through:
This structured learning environment encourages both personal and professional growth, helping you build knowledge, skills, and experience while contributing meaningfully to your organisation.
Most students complete the programme within two years, with flexibility that recognises individual circumstances, prior learning, and work commitments. The stated duration, 21-22 months, reflects the typical timeframe from first module start to final module submission and includes scheduled holidays and breaks between modules. It assumes continuous study within the carousel delivery model. This timeframe is indicative and subject to change, where annual scheduling reviews require this. Additional time may be required where there are interruptions, deferrals, or module retakes, as learners may need to wait to rejoin at the next scheduled module start point. Time to Final Board approval or Graduation is excluded.
Our Work-Based Distance Learning (WBDL) programmes are delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to shape your studies around your personal and professional commitments, with supportive academic guidance throughout your journey. Designed for motivated individuals who want to progress their careers without pausing them, the programme uses high-quality digital resources with practical application, helping you build confidence, capability, and real‑world impact. All WBDL programmes are studied entirely online. If a programme includes any elements that require attendance or differ from the standard online format, these will be clearly identified in advance.
This programme is delivered exclusively at Level 6, meaning all study, assessment, and learning outcomes align with final‑year undergraduate standards. Applicants join directly at this level and complete the full set of Level 6 modules, providing a focused route to achieving the award without lower‑level study components.
This module aims to equip students with appropriate knowledge and skills to enable them to engage critically with their studies, and the Independent Research Project in particular.
This module explores and critically analyses the impact that HR professionals have on the organisation in the achievement of its goals. It focuses on ways in which proactive, skilled people managers and HR professionals can develop business acumen, behaviours and skills that contribute to and demonstrate HRM's value to organisational health. The module also critically evaluates how HR practices contribute to a healthy, thriving workplace, ethical management, internal communication and collaboration. Students will apply their learning to their workplace environment and experience to contextualise the academic discussion.
This Evidence-based Decision-Making module explores how HR professionals can develop an evidence-based approach to their work through the use and application of evidence, including organisational data, research, stakeholder insights and their own professional expertise and knowledge. This module reflects the rising demand for HR professionals to understand and manage people analytics.
The Managerial Context module sees the students studying the purpose and activity of an organisation and how managers, as empowered individuals, help direct this activity. This module discusses the theory, practice, and individual experiences of those trying to manage the activity pursued by their organisation. This module reviews the principles of management to understand how organisations can be developed to meet their own needs and objectives.
This module enables the student to develop and demonstrate a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by Human Resources (HR) professionals and people managers, specifically relating to developing and maintaining employee engagement and to develop and manage effective employee communications.
This module acts as the capstone project for the conclusion of the degree programme. It asks students to develop a focused research approach to answer an identified problem. Students will be expected to conduct a valid and reliable investigation which includes the collection, presentation, analysis and evaluation of data. Students are required to make an holistic structured argument showing the development of the evidence to address the problem stated.
Students are encouraged to draw on all of the learning across the programme to support the investigation and develop a summative assignment reflecting their learning journey and newfound skills.
The final element of the module will be asking them to reflect on how they can apply the results from this investigation to relevant contexts.
For each module there will be an assignment brief which will include details of learning outcomes, the assignment tasks, and weighting of the assignment tasks. Students will submit work using the Virtual Learning Environment. The programme uses both draft and final assessments. Draft assessments are an integral part of the learning process, and students will have opportunities to receive feedback electronically, on all assessment components in line with the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì regulations. Students are formally assessed through all final summative assessment components associated with each module.
Due to the work-based learning nature of the programme, portfolios will be used extensively where appropriate combined with alternative assessment methods. Portfolio assessments could include reports, case studies, descriptions, reviews, reflective learning accounts, presentations, projects, proposals and plans, with accompanying critical commentary. Portfolio assessments are designed to enable students to demonstrate how they have applied knowledge and understanding, skills and behaviours in a real work environment and to achieve real work objectives.
This programme is designed for applicants who are currently working in a role relevant to the subject area and who wish to study alongside employment.
To be eligible to apply, all applicants must:
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
Because professional backgrounds vary, applicants are invited to complete a short eligibility check to receive indicative guidance before applying.
Final eligibility is confirmed by Admissions following review of a full application and supporting evidence.
Under this agreement, students having satisfactorily graduated from the Senior Management Development Programme (SMDP) or equivalent bespoke SMDP at SBS-ED with a minimum pass mark of 50% may be considered by the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì for entry to the final level of the following programmes or other appropriate degrees in the Lincoln Business School at the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì on the condition that they meet the English Language entry requirements. Applicants should also have relevant and up to date experience and academic awards should usually be less than five years old.
Students having satisfactorily completed the Young Minds Programme at SBS-ED and who can demonstrate relevant experience, may be considered by the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì for entry to Level 4 (Year 1) to FdSc Operations Management, on the condition they meet the English Language entry Requirements.
Students having satisfactorily completed the Management Development Programme (MDP) or equivalent bespoke MDP at SBS-ED and who can demonstrate relevant experience, may be considered by the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì for entry to Level 5 (Year 2) to FdSc Operations Management, on the condition they meet the English Language entry requirements.
Students who successfully complete FdSc Operations Management may be considered for entry to the L6 honour’s degree programmes referenced above, in providing they meet the required admissions criteria.
Applicants are assessed using military rank and time in rank. Eligibility is determined by NATO Rank Codes, though it is noted this is not an exhaustive list. Applicants who do not meet the NATO Rank Codes or banding should contact Admissions@lincoln.ac.uk for further advice.
To be eligible to apply, all applicants must:
Applicants must meet the following entry criteria:
Officer Ranks:
| NATO Rank | Eligibility Proposal |
|---|---|
| OF 1 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 2 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 3 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 4 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 5 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 6 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 7 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 8 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 9 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OF 10 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
Other Ranks:
| Rank | Eligibility Proposal |
|---|---|
| OR 1 | |
| OR 2 | |
| OR 3 | OR 3 does not meet the entry criteria for Level 6 BSc Programme. Please contact Admissions@lincoln.ac.uk for more information or visit our programme page for the FdSc Operations Management programme: Operations Management | FdSc | ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì |
| OR 4 | Eligible only after 2yrs substantive in Rank and relevant Professional Body Membership. |
| OR 5/6 |
Eligible only after 2+years in substantive Rank. |
| OR 7 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OR 8 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
| OR 9 | Eligible for Direct Entry into Level 6 (applicant must be substantive in their role) |
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