BSc (Hons) - Project Management (top-up)

How you will learn

This programme has been designed with employers in mind and the majority of students on the course will be working in a project-related role. Students who are not currently working will get the benefit of studying alongside practising project professionals as well as having the flexibility in their weekly calendar to seek employment or to fully dedicate their time to their studies.

To enable employed people to study the course successfully alongside their jobs, the delivery of lectures and learning material is typically scheduled in a day-release model, with a single day of intensive engagement each week supported with additional learning materials. Delivery is online, part of the study day each week is live with a tutor and part of the day is guided independent study (individual and group work). As the course is delivered online a stable connection to the Internet is required as well as access to a reasonably up to date laptop or computer. Being online means that geography need not be a barrier to studying and as a student you are able to study from anywhere that has a stable connection to the internet, be that home, work, a café or outside via a mobile phone hotspot. This programme uses an extended academic year to enable the taught modules and dissertation to be completed on a 1-day per week study basis, delivery typically begins at the end of September and your final dissertation is submitted at the end of the following July.

Our online learning sessions are delivered live by our expert tutors, and you are encouraged to contribute your thoughts, knowledge and experience to all the information that is being presented. Interaction continues after the scheduled live sessions with tools embedded into Blackboard, our Virtual learning Environment.  Between taught sessions you can upload your work, observations and critical reflections to an online journal which your tutor can then read and provide feedback on, allowing you to progress at your own pace and pull out and focus on the aspects of learning that are most appropriate for your context and situation.  Additional discussions can also take place with the teaching team utilising online tools such as Blackboard Collaborate or MS Teams. 
Where possible, students will be able to supplement their learning with scheduled face-to-face sessions on campus using our blended delivery model, maximising opportunities for networking and collaboration. These sessions will be limited in number in order to accommodate and make most effective use of any travel and accommodation requirements. If you are unable to physically attend any such sessions that have been scheduled on campus then you won’t be disadvantaged as all of our learning materials are available via our online platforms.

As a student on this programme, you will have access to a vast range of informative and interactive online resources as well as full use of the facilities at our University campuses. Our library resources are all accessible online and we have thousands of electronic books that are relevant to your studies as well as access to an incredible range of peer-reviewed journals and professional publications.

How you will be assessed

The programme uses a variety of assessment methods including written assignments, presentations and examinations. Each module involves one or two pieces of assessment.  Further details can be found in the programme specification.

Tuition Fees

2024 - 2025

• £9,250 - UK
• £13,575 - International

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

Funding

Employers intending to sponsor students should contact project.academy@cumbria.ac.uk to discuss financial arrangements.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs. For example all students will need to purchase stationery and may wish to purchase some text books. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc. although such features are usually options within the course.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.

Books and Journals

Most core text books are available via the University's library, however students may wish to buy copies of any texts used to support your learning on your course. This could cost between £50 - £100 per year.

Stationery

Students should budget for stationery and consumables for your own personal use. This should include notebooks, pens and pencils for taking notes in class and/or in the field. Students should also budget for the purchase of USB pen drives, as well as occasional printing and photocopying costs incurred in the preparation or submission of coursework. Whilst you will choose how much you need, expect to pay around £30 - £40 per year for these items.