Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

The Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship at Aston University is a unique opportunity for students to gain a degree while simultaneously working as a project manager. This apprenticeship combines academic learning with practical experience, providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, students will learn how to manage projects from initiation to delivery, including project planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. This apprenticeship is ideal for those who want to gain a degree while continuing to work full-time.

Additional Information

This apprenticeship is open to students who are currently working as project managers and are looking to gain a formal qualification. Students will be expected to work 30 hours per week on average, with the remaining 10 hours dedicated to academic studies. The apprenticeship is designed to take 24 months to complete, with students having access to a range of support services throughout their studies.

Aston University: The Perfect Choice for Project Management Students

Aston University is one of the UK's leading universities for business and management studies. With a strong focus on practical application and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, Aston University provides an ideal environment for students to develop their project management skills. Additionally, the university's location in Birmingham provides easy access to a range of networking opportunities and potential job placements after graduation.

The Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship is for professionals who want to acquire high-level project management knowledge, capabilities, and skills (both human and technical) that enable them to work within or lead a project team. The program will prepare its participants to take on and strategically, and financially, manage small- or large-scale projects, lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects that meet their targets. By the end of the degree, participants will be adept at understanding the needs of customers and developing strong stakeholder relationships whilst demonstrating strong, ethical practice. This Level 6 degree apprenticeship will provide practical and theoretical training for developing project managers who want to gain new skills and a formal degree qualification. This includes those early in their career and school leavers applying for degree apprenticeship roles. Apprentices should be in a role where they are responsible for overseeing projects in their organization or for clients.

To be considered for this program, Aston University expects that applicants will have/are predicted to achieve three A-Levels at CCC or above, or equivalent BTECs.* Other qualifications may be considered on a case by case basis. Apprentices must also meet the following criteria set by the government: 1. Be employed in a job in England with responsibilities aligned with the apprenticeship. 2. Have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including 3. Mathematics and English. 4. Be a UK/EU/EAA resident for at least three years prior to starting the course. 5. Have left full-time education when the apprenticeship starts. 6. Be at least 16 years old.