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Project Management (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

Course summary

Overview Do you want to earn a salary get valuable on-the-job experience while you develop in-demand project management skills you can use across many industries? On this 4-year BSc (Hons) Project Management degree apprenticeship course, you'll spend 1 day a week studying for your degree and the other 4 days in work. The Government or your employer pay your tuition fees – so it doesn’t cost you anything. Degree apprenticeships are suitable for anyone over 18, whether you've just finished school or college or you've already started your career. The course is designed by employers for project management professionals, so you'll be learning relevant, up-to-date skills you can apply right away in your job. You'll get the skills you need to manage the people, funding and time spent on a project. You'll learn to lead or act as part of a team progressing project issues from initiation through to completion and develop the knowledge and competencies you need progress into more senior roles. Project management is a growing profession with great career prospects. Studying this field could lead you to a successful career in industries such as construction, engineering, information technology, air transport, the armed forces, charities, government departments, hospital trusts, financial services, retailers and rail transport. This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management. What you'll experience On this degree apprenticeship course you'll:

  • Explore project management as a generic professional discipline, giving you the skills you need to manage the people, time and financial resources to deliver successful projects
  • Develop transferable business skills, including the ability to work effectively with others, communicate with stakeholders at all levels and use contemporary digital technologies
  • Have the opportunity to get a recognised industry-standard IPMA Level D qualification (or equivalent), such as the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)
  • Graduate with skills and knowledge you can apply to almost any industry, especially those in the commercial sector
  • Have access to the University's student support services and community including the Library, study support, sports and recreation facilities, and the Students’ Union
  • Build a network of professional peers during your time at university, sharing your ideas and knowledge
  • Get practical work experience in your job, giving you an advantage over students who do a traditional degree
  • Get a personal tutor from the University and a workplace mentor
Careers and opportunities Here are some routes you could pursue after graduation:
  • project management
  • consultancy
  • project planning
  • logistics
  • product development
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Modules

Year 1 Core modules in this year include:

  • Personal Development as a Project Manager
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Project Communications
  • Project Leadership
  • Work Based Learning 1 Project Planning
Year 2 Core modules in this year include:
  • Accounting for Project
  • Project Resource Management
  • Project Quality Management
  • Project Contract Management and Governance
  • Work Based Learning 2 Conducting a Project
  • IPMA Level D Qualification or Equivalent
Year 3 Core modules in this year include:
  • Project Risk Management
  • Business Creativity and Innovation
  • Project Strategy Leadership and Management
  • Advanced Project Management
  • Completion of IPMA Level D Qualification or Equivalent
Year 4 Core modules in this year include:
  • Critical Thinking for Project Managers
  • Organisational Change Management
  • Work Based Learning 3 Change Project
  • Completion of End Point Assessment
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through:

  • written projects and coursework
  • work-based learning projects
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Project Management, Association for
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is available to UK/EU applicants only.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

All applicants to the Degree Apprenticeship courses must have an acceptable Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics. Acceptable qualifications include GCSE with grade C/4 or above and Functional Skills with Pass - please note that we are not able to accept all kinds of Level 2 qualifications, so if you are unsure whether you have a suitable qualification please get in touch. If you do not have an acceptable qualification you will be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Portfolio

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Other

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The course fee is shared between the Government and some employers, meaning no cost to you as the degree apprentice. Please see http://www.port.ac.uk/degree-apprenticeships/ for further information.
Project Management (Degree Apprenticeship) at University of Portsmouth - UCAS