Course overview
Begin with a supported foundation year, then progress through a complete honours degree.
Develop contemporary project planning, procurement, governance, agile delivery, risk, quality and change-management skills.
Course overview
This degree is designed for students who want a project-management career but need additional academic support before starting degree-level study. After the foundation year, it develops practical, digitally focused capability across project justification, planning, procurement, governance, agile delivery, analytics, risk, quality and organisational change.
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year develops academic writing, research, critical thinking, communication and subject-specific confidence before progression to Level 4. Successful completion leads directly into the degree stages of the programme.
Blended learning
Arden lists Daytime blended, Evening blended, Weekend blended delivery for this course. Teaching combines scheduled campus sessions with online resources and independent study through iLearn; the exact campus timetable is confirmed for the selected intake.
Curriculum
Explore the full Foundation Year and Levels 4, 5 and 6 module structure.
01Foundation Year
Foundation Year · 120 credits
120 credits
Foundation Year
Foundation Year · 120 credits
- Preparing for University Success20 credits
- Exploring the Business Environment20 credits
- Advancing your Academic Skills20 credits
- Becoming an Effective Leader20 credits
- Planning for Your Future Success20 credits
- Investigation & Innovation Project20 credits
04Level 4
Level 4 · five core modules plus one elective
140 credits
Level 4
Level 4 · five core modules plus one elective
- Business Research Methods and Analysis20 credits
- Business Consulting20 credits
- Principles of Procurement, Financial Control and Contract Management20 credits
- Governance in a Global Business Environment20 credits
- Introduction to Project Management20 credits
- Elective: Digital Skills & Professional Development20 credits
- Elective: Technology and Innovation20 credits
05Level 5
Level 5 · five core modules plus one elective
140 credits
Level 5
Level 5 · five core modules plus one elective
- Advanced Project Management20 credits
- Project Justification20 credits
- Project Planning20 credits
- Agile and Hybrid Project Management20 credits
- AI and Big Data Analytics in Project Management20 credits
- Elective: Operations & Supply Chain Management20 credits
- Elective: Digital & Social Media Marketing20 credits
06Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
120 credits
Level 6
Level 6 · 120 credits
- Project Change and Control20 credits
- Quality Management20 credits
- Project Risk and Issue Management20 credits
- Developing People and Capabilities20 credits
- Final Project including End Point Assessment40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment uses practical project documentation, business reports, plans, presentations, case studies and a 40-credit final project with end-point assessment.
Tasks are designed to demonstrate current project-management techniques and digital decision-making.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Standard entry
- A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last three years, or an equivalent qualification.
Alternative entry
- Applicants without the standard qualification may be considered with at least two years of professional work experience, supported by a CV and reference.
- Applications through a non-standard route are assessed individually and may require a personal statement, interview, CV or references.
English language
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, TOEFL iBT 80, or an accepted equivalent.
- Previous study in English may be accepted with suitable evidence of the medium of instruction.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Arden states that published fees relate to the intake on which the student enrols, rather than the application date.
Tuition fees may be reviewed for later intakes; confirm the final amount before enrolment.
Funding your study
This course is listed as eligible for Student Loans Company funding to help with tuition fees and other study expenses, subject to personal eligibility.
Study materials required for the course are provided through Arden's learning environment.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Apply predictive, agile and hybrid project-management approaches.
Use AI and big-data analytics in project contexts.
Complete a 40-credit final project including end-point assessment.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Project manager
- Project coordinator
- Programme support
- PMO analyst
- Risk and quality management
- Business consulting
- Operations management
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Is the Foundation Year included in the degree?
Yes. This is a four-year honours degree with an integrated Foundation Year followed by Levels 4, 5 and 6.
How is the course delivered?
The UK-campus route is full-time blended learning. Arden currently lists Daytime blended, Evening blended, Weekend blended attendance for this course, with online resources and independent study between campus sessions.
When can I start?
The current published application options are September 2026, November 2026. Campus and timetable availability should be confirmed for the chosen intake.
Who awards the degree?
The degree is awarded by Arden University.