Course Overview
BSc Project Management develops the knowledge and organisational skills required to plan, coordinate and evaluate projects across different industries. Students explore project lifecycles alongside business, leadership and risk management.
Typical Duration
Typically three years of full-time study, with some routes offering an additional foundation year.
What You May Study
- Business and management foundations
- Project planning and scheduling
- Risk management
- Project finance and evaluation
- Operations management
- Leadership and team management
- Strategic management
- Project technology and collaboration tools
Practical Learning
Internships, simulations and capstone projects may require students to plan and manage a project from initiation through delivery and evaluation.
Assessment Methods
Assessment varies by university and module. Common methods include coursework, essays or reports, examinations, presentations, group projects and practical assignments. Many undergraduate programmes also include a final-year project, dissertation or capstone activity.
Skills You Can Develop
- Planning and organisation
- Risk and resource management
- Leadership and negotiation
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Teamwork and stakeholder communication
Career Opportunities
- Project coordinator
- Project management roles
- Operations roles
- Programme support
- Business change roles
- Project consultancy
Progression and Further Study
Graduates may enter project and operations careers across multiple sectors, pursue professional project-management development or progress to postgraduate study.
Entry Requirements
University entry requirements vary by provider and course. Applicants will normally need suitable secondary-level qualifications such as A levels or an accepted equivalent. English-language evidence may also be required where applicable. City Thames College can help you check the current requirements for the provider you are considering before you apply.
Provider-Specific Course Details
Module titles, assessment weightings, duration, study mode, fees, intakes, placement opportunities and entry criteria can differ between universities. City Thames College can help you compare current provider options and request the relevant programme information before you make an application.
Application Support
Complete the university application form to register your interest. City Thames College can support you with course selection and the application process; the relevant university or education provider makes the final admission decision.