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Project Management (Degree Apprenticeship)

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B-B,B,C

112-120 points from 3 A levels.

112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent/GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

29

29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4-H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM-DMM

112-120 Tariff points.

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112-120

112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.

112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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About this course


Course option

4years

Part-time | 2024

Subject

Project management

**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 methods

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.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Portsmouth

Department:

Faculty of Business and Law

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UK students
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International students
58%
Male students
42%
Female students
68%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

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Top job areas of graduates

31%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
14%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
7%
Production managers and directors

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