UNIVERSITY COURSES

BSc (Hons) Project Management with Foundation Year



In your Foundation Year, you will build key academic and professional skills for success. You’ll explore the basics of project management, leadership theories, and practical skills like time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. 


In the next year, you’ll dive deeper into project management and business principles. This includes learning about project life cycles, business strategies, statistics, data analysis, and decision-making tools. You’ll also gain hands-on experience with project management software. 


At Level 4, you’ll focus on essential project management skills, such as quality and performance management, project planning and control, and managing projects sustainably. You’ll also develop research skills specific to project management. 


In your final year, you’ll study advanced topics like risk management, global project management, and managing innovation and change. These modules will boost your confidence in handling change and managing international projects. You’ll complete a practical project to apply your knowledge and showcase your project management skills.


COURSE OVERVIEW

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Intakes

September , January , July

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Duration

Four years

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Awarded Qualification

BSc (Hons) Project Management with Foundation Year by Bath Spa Unv

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Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

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Locations

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

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Fees

£9250 ( Student Finance Available)

Curriculum

Year 0 (Foundation)

Academic Integrity and Assessment (20 credits)

Digital Foundations (20 credits) 

Fundamentals of Computing (20 credits) 

Job Search Techniques and Professional Behaviour (20 credits) 

Personal Development and Career Exploration (20 credits) 

Study Strategies and Academic Development (20 credits) 


Year 1

Business and Management Principles (20 credits) 

Organisational Behaviour (20 credits) 

Ethics and Social Justice (20 credits) 

Financial Management for Projects (20 credits) 

Digital Skills for Project Managers (20 credits) 

Professional Skills and Teamwork (20 credits) 


Year 2

People and Performance (20 credits) 

Professional Development (20 credits) 

Project Planning and Control (20 credits) 

Project Quality Assurance and Compliance (20 credits) 

Project Resources and Procurement Management (20 credits) 

Research in Project Management (20 credits) 


Year 3

Global Project Management (20 credits) 

Project Management for Innovation and Change (20 credits) 

Risk Management in Projects (20 credits) 

Strategic Management in Projects (20 credits) 

Project (40 credits) 

Description Title

The assessment approach for this course is structured to give all students the chance to demonstrate a comprehensive set of knowledge, skills, and competencies essential to construction management. Assessments include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects, and group discussions.


You’ll need to set aside personal time for research, assignments, and group projects. Independent study is crucial to your success, and lecturers will provide guidance to help you manage your workload effectively.


Assessment methods are reviewed annually and may be updated based on student feedback, course content, or recommendations from an External Examiner—an independent academic expert from another Higher Education Institution who ensures assessment standards are maintained.

Entry Requirement

Education


80 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3.


Applicants aged 21+


If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we will also consider those with life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation programme.


All Applicants


All applicants are assessed by the GBS Admissions Team via interview for listening and speaking and for writing via a Personal Reflection Statement. Applicants must also be able to evidence a minimum of B1 English, either via exam taken on campus or equivalent accepted English language qualification.


Documents required:

- Application form

- Supervised Personal reflection statement

- Personal interview

Fees&Funding

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All students can access student finance. 


 Tuition Fee Loans


A Tuition Fee Loan covers the cost of your tuition fees. This is paid directly to your awarding institution (in this case Oxford Brookes University). Loan repayments only start once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. Both full- and part-time learners can apply.



Maintenance Loans


If you are eligible, you can also apply for a Maintenance Loan to cover living expenses. This loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. Maintenance Loans has are repaid after you finish your course and your earnings are above £26,575 per year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.


 


Maintenance Grants


You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.


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