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Project Management Top up (Distance Learning)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 14 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Course summary
The BSc (Hons) Project Management (Top-up) is a one-year programme that consolidates and further develops students’ knowledge, skills and experience of the project, programme and portfolio environment.
As a student on this programme, you will enhance your knowledge of the governance, management and control of projects, exploring topics such as risk and management and project leadership.
Delivered over one-year full time, the programme will allow you to enhance your knowledge of the project environment and equip you with the skills to become practising project professionals.
Accredited by the Association of Project Management (APM) and aligned to their 7th Body of Knowledge, you will study the place of projects within the broader context of programmes and portfolios and the governance structures that facilitate project delivery. You will also look at the tools and techniques for managing and controlling projects, exploring the processes for identifying and responding to risks and opportunities, and using models and theories of leadership to create collaborative and high-performing project teams.
Students will apply their learning to the completion of a dissertation or case study analysis project.
Modules
Module Examples
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Project Management Fundamentals
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Project, Programme and Portfolio Management
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Management and Control of Projects
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People and Projects
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Dissertation/Project Case Study Analysis
https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/project-management-top-up/
Assessment method
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.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 14 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N216
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
- Points of Entry:
- Top up
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N216
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Carlisle - Fusehill Street
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Top up
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in relevant subject.
GCSE English and Maths at C/4 or above. Functional Skills at level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy is acceptable.
Contextual admissions
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Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & EU | TBC | |
| International | TBC |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
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