The BSc (Hons) Project Management with Foundation Year is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of careers in project management, or to help you advance within your current role. With this degree, you’ll gain high-level project management expertise, preparing you for roles such as project planner, risk manager, estimator, or project director. The course covers essential project management concepts, core management skills, and the knowledge needed to excel in multi-sector organisations.

Foundation Year

In your Foundation Year, you’ll develop essential academic and employability skills needed for success. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of project management, management and leadership theories, and professional skills, with a focus on practical competencies such as time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Year 1 (Level 4)

The first year will delve deeper into project management and business principles. You will learn key project management theories and life cycles, alongside business and management principles, statistics, data analysis, and decision-making tools. You will also be introduced to project management software, preparing you for the technical side of the field.

Year 2 (Level 5)

At Level 5, the focus will be on core project management competencies, including quality and performance management, planning and control of projects, and managing projects efficiently and sustainably. You will also develop essential research skills in project management, equipping you for real-world problem-solving.

Final Year (Level 6)

In your final year, you will explore advanced project management concepts such as risk management, global project management, and managing projects for innovation and change. These modules will help you build confidence in leading change and managing international projects. You will also complete a project that allows you to apply your project management skills in a practical setting, further enhancing your readiness for the professional world.