Available in Clearing for 2026 entry
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Why study this course with LJMU?
- Gain practical skills valued across industries - from planning and communication to project leadership
- Develop your knowledge of Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2® and other project management frameworks
- Learn how to manage competing project demands, including scope, time, cost and quality
- Strengthen your confidence, teamwork and problem-solving abilities
- Benefit from Future Focus support to shape your professional development
- Opportunities to spend a year on placement or study abroad
- Winner! Business School of the Year, Educate North Awards 2025
- Winner! Business School of the Year, Times Higher Education Awards 2025
About your course
The BSc (Hons) Business and Project Management degree gives you the skills, knowledge and professional experience needed to succeed in modern, dynamic business environments.
Explore how organisations operate, how projects are delivered, and how effective managers lead teams, solve problems and drive change.
You will develop a strong foundation in business theory, project management methodologies and real-world practice - learning how to apply your skills through case studies, hands-on tasks and work-related learning.
What you’ll learn
By the end of the programme, you will have:
Core business and project knowledge
• A strong understanding of key business theories, models and techniques
• The ability to critically evaluate different project management methodologies and select the right approach for different organisational contexts
• A strategic understanding of the project “triple constraint” - balancing scope, time and cost to deliver value
Professional and employability skills
• The ability to apply business and project skills in real work situations
• Strong communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively
• Enhanced self-awareness through Future Focus, helping you reflect on challenges and achievements
A mindset for lifelong learning
• The intellectual curiosity and learning habits needed for modern, evolving workplaces
• The confidence to continue your studies or pursue a range of business careers
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Employability Skills
20 credits
20 credits
This module provides the skills and knowledge to succeed in the graduate employment market. Students will learn how to produce the necessary documentation, such as CVs, covering letters psychometric tests, application forms and interview and presentation skills, to secure interviews with prospective employers.
Core modules
Sustainable Management & ESG
20 credits
20 credits
Students will recognise and critically evaluate the global challenges we face and the role of business and organisations in addressing them. They will be able to identify specific ways in which business and organisations can become more responsible in practice; critically evaluating the sustainability performance and actions of business through the application of appropriate academic concepts, models and frameworks.
Leadership & Change Management
20 credits
20 credits
Students will develop an understanding of the challenges faced by those involved in leading organisations in todays increasingly complex and dynamic global business environment and understand the theory and practice of organisational change so that they can undertake and manage it effectively.
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
How you’ll study
We use a blend of teaching approaches to help you learn, apply and deepen your knowledge:
- Lectures, workshops and seminars to introduce core concepts
- Group work and individual study to develop teamwork and independent skills
- Task-based activities followed by discussion, feedback and real-world application
- Personal Development Planning (PDP) to support your academic and career goals
- Tutorial support and the personal tutor system throughout your studies
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
The Liverpool Business School is a supportive environment in which to study and the 'student-centred approach' of your tutors will ensure that you are given the support and guidance you need.
When you start you studies, you will be assigned a personal tutor. They will set up one-to-one tutorials with you to discuss a piece of coursework or to work with you on your personal development plan.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
You’ll be assessed through a range of coursework and practical tasks, including:
- Essays and business reports
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Portfolios
- Group assessments
Clear assessment criteria, guidance and feedback are provided for every assignment.
Where you will study
The School is based in the Redmonds Building, in the heart of the bustling Mount Pleasant Campus and Liverpool's growing Knowledge Quarter. The building is home to high quality lecture theatres and seminar rooms, social spaces, a café and a roof terrace with far reaching views of the cityscape and Welsh hills. It is only a short walk from LJMU's Mount Pleasant Campus Library, which contains all the resources you will require for your studies, and is open seven days a week.
Career paths
A degree in Business and Project Management opens the door to a wide range of careers across industries such as finance, technology, retail, logistics, professional services, health, charities and the public sector. Project management skills are in high demand, and graduates who can plan, deliver and lead projects are highly sought after by employers.
Throughout your degree you’ll develop strong analytical, organisational and communication skills—qualities that employers consistently rank as essential for graduate roles. Work-related learning, Future Focus activities and the option to complete a year-long placement or study abroad further strengthen your CV and professional confidence.
Possible career paths include:
- Project Manager / Project Coordinator
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Marketing or Digital Project Officer
- Product Manager
- Change and Transformation Assistant
- HR, Recruitment or People Operations roles
- Supply Chain and Logistics roles
- Management Consultant
- Graduate Management Schemes across major employers
Many graduates also continue into postgraduate study, professional training (e.g., PRINCE2®, Agile or Scrum certifications), or pursue careers as freelancers or entrepreneurs.
How this degree prepares you for work
- Strong grounding in core business functions
- Hands-on experience applying project management tools and methodologies
- Opportunities to work on real business scenarios, case studies and industry-focused tasks
- Placement or study abroad options to build global awareness and professional skills
- Reflective skills developed through the Future Focus programme
- Support from LJMU’s Careers, Employability and Enterprise teams at every stage
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
Fees
Tuition fees for home students beginning their studies in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval.
In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.
The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.
The university reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
Applying via Clearing
Minimum UCAS points required:
For the latest entry requirements, complete our Clearing Application Form or call our Clearing hotline on 0808 5 564 565.
You can find out a wealth of useful information and support with the Clearing process on our Clearing webpages.
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