Project Management (Degree Apprenticeship) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Our four-year BSc (Hons) Project Management Degree Apprenticeship is ideal for project professionals who want to advance their career. Our up-to-date and practical course is delivered by a specialised teaching team and is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) — the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession in the world. 

Through your degree study, you’ll develop advanced knowledge of budgeting, scheduling, operations, quality management, supply chains, risk and many other subjects. You’ll be able to put this knowledge to use in the workplace straight away.

Alongside your academic study, you will also undertake the APM Project Management Qualification. This widely recognised professional qualification is a great way to enhance your CV and demonstrate your knowledge of the main elements of project management. 

The End-point Assessment (EPA) in your final year allows you to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you have gained throughout the degree apprenticeship in both the classroom and the workplace.

Upon successful completion, you'll be awarded a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree (BSc (Hons)); the APM Project Management Qualification (IPMA Level D); and a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship. 

Course highlights:

• Learn as you earn by continuing to work for your employer as you study

• Study a degree accredited with APM — the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession  

• Develop your specialist knowledge on topics including budgeting, operations, and quality management

• Apply your knowledge in your workplace

• Graduate with full degree BSc (Hons) degree and the APM Project Management Qualification

Careers and opportunitiesWhat can you do with a Project Management degree?

Successful completion of this degree apprenticeship can help advance your career towards: 

• senior project management 
• project management office management 
• risk management 
• programme management
• portfolio management

You’ll also be eligible to apply for full membership of the Association for Project Management (APM).

After your apprenticeship finishes, you can still receive help, advice and support for up to five years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career. The University offers a range of relevant postgraduate courses for you to continue your studies.

Entry requirements

112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent. Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered.

All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.

All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.