admin Programme Overview
This programme develops the knowledge and practical discipline needed to shape, plan and deliver projects across a range of sectors. The curriculum examines scope, scheduling, risk, procurement, quality and stakeholder management, linking conceptual study with current questions in projects with competing objectives, resources and constraints.
You will use project scenarios to create plans, assess uncertainty and communicate decisions to sponsors, teams and clients. You will work through guided activities, applied scenarios and peer discussion, developing a disciplined approach to evidence, communication and independent work.
The programme considers projects as social as well as technical endeavours, emphasising collaboration, governance and responsible delivery. Learning is organised for online participation, with clear milestones, tutor feedback and space to connect ideas across the programme. Throughout, opportunities to compare perspectives and receive formative feedback help consolidate your understanding, refine your judgement and prepare you to engage confidently with unfamiliar professional challenges. The final stage invites you to bring your learning together in a sustained piece of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Define project scope, objectives and success measures
- Create workable schedules and resource plans
- Identify and manage project risk and change
- Apply quality and procurement principles
- Engage stakeholders through effective communication
- Evaluate project performance and lessons learned
Programme Structure
Level 4
- Academic Practice for Projects
- Introduction to Project Management
- Business Communication
- Organisational Contexts
- Quantitative Methods for Planning
Level 5
- Project Planning and Control
- Risk, Quality and Assurance
- Procurement and Contract Fundamentals
- Agile and Hybrid Delivery
- Project Finance and Resources
Level 6
- Programme and Portfolio Management
- Project Leadership and Stakeholders
- Governance and Project Ethics
- Managing Complex Projects
- Project Management Capstone
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to have completed secondary education or an equivalent qualification. Relevant work experience and prior learning may be considered alongside academic study. Applicants should be comfortable with independent online learning.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate English-language proficiency appropriate for degree-level study. Equivalent evidence of English proficiency may be considered as part of the application.
Assessment
Assessment is designed to develop academic understanding and applied judgement through written assignments, case analyses, projects, presentations, reflective tasks and a substantial final-stage project. Timed or examination-style assessments may be used where they are appropriate to the module learning outcomes.
Career Opportunities
- Project Coordinator
- Project Support Officer
- PMO Analyst
- Implementation Coordinator
- Operations Project Assistant
- Junior Project Manager
Further Study
Progression options include a master’s degree in project management, programme management, business management or a related specialist discipline, alongside professional project practice development.