BSc (Hons)
Project Management with Foundation Year
- Foundation Year – Develop core skills in project planning, risk management, and organisational strategies
- Industry-aligned –Gain practical experience and relevant certifications such as Agile Project Management
- Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses –London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Undergraduate
Duration
3/4 Years
Intakes
October, January, May
Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Study Mode
Blended Learning (1 day online & 1 day in class)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
Foundation Year:
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Business Environment
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Becoming an Effective Leader
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation & Innovation Project
Year 1:
- Business Research Methods and Analysis (20 credits)
- Business Consulting (20 credits)
- Principles of Procurement, Financial Control and Contract Management (20 credits)
- Governance in a Global Business Environment (20 credits)
- Introduction to Project Management (20 credits)
- Elective: Digital Skills & Professional Development (20 credits)
- Elective: Technology and Innovation (20 credits)
Year 2:
- Advanced Project Management (20 credits)
- Project Justification (20 credits)
- Project Planning (20 credits)
- Agile and Hybrid Project Management (20 credits)
- AI and Big Data Analytics in Project Management (20 credits)
- Elective: Operations & Supply Chain Management (20 credits)
- Elective: Digital & Social Media Marketing (20 credits)
Year 3:
- Project Change and Control (20 credits)
- Quality Management (20 credits)
- Project Risk and Issue Management (20 credits)
- Developing People and Capabilities (20 credits)
- Final Project including End Point Assessment (40 credits)
A BSc in Project Management provides graduates with the leadership, planning, and organisational skills needed to manage complex projects across industries. With experience and industry certifications (like PMP or PRINCE2), graduates can progress into senior roles such as:
- Project Director
- Programme Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- PMO (Project Management Office) Director
- Operations Director
- Change Management Lead
- Head of Project Delivery
- Strategic Initiatives Manager
- Transformation Programme Lead
Build in-demand Project Management skills employers need
Studying Project Management equips you with essential skills in planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management to successfully deliver projects on time and within scope.
Employers value professionals who can lead teams, communicate effectively, apply project management methodologies like Agile and PRINCE2, and ensure projects meet business objectives across industries.
Why Choose a Career in Project Management?
Choosing a career in Project Management allows you to lead and coordinate projects across industries, turning ideas into successful outcomes while developing strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
With high demand for skilled project managers, this career offers excellent job opportunities, competitive salaries, and the chance to make a significant impact on business growth and organisational success.
Do I Qualify?
Why study a Project Management degree with a foundation year?
The foundation year has been designed for students who have decided to start a career or need extra support settling back into education.
Learn flexibly with our three blended learning options delivered at our London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds campuses, helping you to balance studies with work and life commitments.
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
With a BSc Project Management degree in the UK, you can work as a Project Manager, Business Analyst, Operations Manager, IT Project Coordinator, Construction Project Manager, Risk Manager, or Management Consultant. These roles are available across industries such as IT, business, construction, healthcare, and finance.
Yes — a project management degree is worth it if you want strong career opportunities. Project managers are in demand worldwide to lead teams, control budgets, manage risk, and deliver results, making this degree one of the most versatile career pathways.
The average project management graduate salary in the UK is around £25,000 to £32,000. With experience, a Project Manager can earn £40,000 to £55,000, while senior roles such as Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager can reach £70,000 to £90,000+.
Yes — you can study a project management degree with a foundation year even without A-levels or traditional qualifications. This route helps you build the business, leadership, and academic skills needed to progress into the full degree.
After completing a project management degree, you can go into careers in IT, construction, healthcare, finance, government, and consultancy. Many graduates also enhance their employability with professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile/Scrum qualifications.