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University of Plymouth

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths (or equivalent) GCSE Grade C/4 in English (or equivalent)

UCAS Tariff

80

About this course

Course option

51months

Work-based learning | 2025

Subject

Project management

Designed to meet the standard for the integrated Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Project Management from the Institute for Apprenticeships. Learners who successfully complete the programme will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Project Management, achieve a professional qualification in project management at IPMA Level D or equivalent and be eligible for Membership status of the Association for Project Management (APM).

The course is aimed at individuals currently contracted for 30 hours or more per week, and meeting the requirements of the occupational profile of the Project Manager role and responsibilities aligned with the apprenticeship standard.

Extra funding

All apprentices must be employed 30 hours or more in a job role suitable for the apprenticeship standard. There is government funding for employers to support apprenticeships, you should discuss opportunities with your employer. To view available apprenticeship roles you can visit www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship.

The Uni

Course location:

Plymouth Site

Department:

Plymouth Business School

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What students say

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Management studies

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
47%
Male students
53%
Female students
65%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
C

After graduation

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Management studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£25,500
med
Average annual salary
86%
med
Employed or in further education
61%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

22%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
11%
Business, research and administrative professionals

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Management studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£22k

£22k

£26k

£26k

£29k

£29k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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