The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management placement program at University of Portsmouth is a comprehensive degree course that combines core business principles with a strong foundation in human resource management. Students gain an in-depth understanding of how businesses and organizations operate, as well as the strategies involved in managing people and their work effectively. The placement element of the program is an optional part where students have the chance to work professional practice and progressive work experience in a relevant field, typically during their penultimate year of study. This offers the students a practical setting to apply the theories and skills they have learned, as well as the opportunity to network, build professional relationships and enhance their resume for future job prospects. Courses include a mix of seminars, workshops and lectures, covering topics like employment relations, leadership, recruitment and selection, performance management and learning and development. Upon graduating, students will be prepared for various roles in human resources and business management, and will have a level of practical experience from their placement. Graduates from this program may also be eligible for associated with Chartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, upon achieving the necessary work experience.

The University of Portsmouth is a public university in Portsmouth, England. It is one of only five universities in the South East of England to have been awarded the highest rating of Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework. With around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university is the 25th largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom. Comprising five faculties, the university offers a wide range of academic disciplines. The university employs approximately 3,500 staff. In the 2023 edition of the Good University Guide – compiled by The Times and Sunday Times – the university ranked 62nd out of the 132 universities in the United Kingdom. In the Times Higher Education REF ranking, the university was ranked third in research power for modern post-1992 universities. Research conducted by the university has a significant global impact; in the latest edition of the Research Excellence Framework, 77 per cent of research submitted by the university was ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent, with impacts across society, health, culture and the environment