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Awarding Institution

Bath Spa University

Awarded Degree

BSc (Hons) Project Management with Integrated Foundation Year

Duration

4 years

Location

Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, London

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

£9,250 per year

On your Foundation Year, you will develop a range of employability and academic skills essential for success. You will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of project management, management and leadership theories, academic and professional skills – with emphasis on developing practical skills such as time management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. 

The following year of study covers detailed project management and business principles. You will learn project management theories, and life cycles, as well as business and management principles, statistics, data analysis, and decision-making tools. Additionally, you will be introduced to project management software tools. 

As you advance to Level 5, your will focus on core project management competencies, including quality and performance management, planning and control of projects and how to manage projects effectively, efficiently, and sustainably. You will also develop core research competencies in project management. 

In your last year, you will learn advanced concepts such as risk management, global project management and project management for innovation and change. These modules will enhance your confidence in change management and provide skills in managing an international project efficiently. You will complete a project that provides practical application of project management skills. 

Year 0 (Foundation) 

  • Academic Integrity and Assessment (20 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Project Management (20 credits)
  • Job Search Techniques and Professional Behaviour (20 credits)
  • Leadership in Project Management (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) 

Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:

  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
  • Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Applicants Aged 21+: 

We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field. Have the following English qualification: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Next Steps:

1) Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2) Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
3) A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
4) GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees
Course Name Fees (per year)
BSc (Hons) Project Management with Foundation Year £9,250
(4 year course)
Please note that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees for UK students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year will be published in due course.
 
Funding Your Study
 
You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 
 
This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.
 
Please note you must be a resident in the UK for at least 3 years before starting this course to be eligible for student finance.

Please visit our Fees & Funding page for more information.

Why choose GBS

We offer degrees with a difference. 10 campuses across four of the UK's biggest and most exciting cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Our industry-focused degrees will accelerate your career to new heights. Our lecturers are academic experts who'll help you develop the right industry skills.

A Student Loan can cover the entire cost of your undergraduate course. If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. Speak to GBS for more information.

Our flexible timetables are designed to fit around your busy lifestyle. So, you can study at a time that suits you - whether that's weekdays, evenings, or even the weekend.

Our exceptional student support offers you regular one-to-one academic, personal and career guidance from the moment you apply until the day you graduate.

Our students have, for the fifth year in a row, provided GBS with an impressive outcome in the National Student Survey 2024, reflecting the outstanding work we do to support our students.

GBS has won Higher Education Provider of the Year at the Education Awards two years in a row in 2023 and 2024.

We are diverse with our amazing students represented by over 80 countries.

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