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It will improve living standards, increase productivity and help Britain compete on the global stage. Local economic plans based around HS2 show almost , jobs and nearly 90, new homes. Visit our station pages to learn more about the benefits to the cities and regions they serve. Or find out more about Connectivity. HS2 is at an advanced stage. Parliament has approved the construction of Phase One and work is well underway.

There are over active work sites between London and Birmingham. Our aspiration is to be a good neighbour every single day, by respecting the people and communities we impact and being sensitive to their needs.

At peak construction, over 34, people will be needed to design and build the railway, including many apprentices. Find out more about the jobs boost created by building HS2.

Find out more about the huge scale of environment work and the benefits for nature. To date, more than new wildlife habitat have been created along our route. Grassland, ponds, and plantings now support a range of species including amphibians, dragonflies, otters, great crested newts, reptiles and badgers.

Find out more facts about HS2 and the environment. So far, more than , trees have been planted on the route. Eventually, 7 million trees and shrubs will be planted between London and Birmingham alone. HS2 is also funding new local native broadleaf woodlands and the restoring of existing ancient woodlands.

There are 52, ancient woodland sites in England. Where an ancient woodland is described as affected, in many cases this means a small section of an overall woodland is affected. For example, on Phase One of the route, 32 ancient woodlands are described as affected but in 19 of these the total area of loss is less than 1 hectare.

Find out more about HS2 and woodlands. How does it work? Phase 2a HS2 Phase 2a will extend the high speed rail line north from the West Midlands to Crewe, helping towns and cities across north western England, north Wales and Scotland benefit from it sooner. Phase 2b The Phase 2b line forms a Y shape, split into an eastern and a western leg. Find out more about Phase 2b. Benefits Once operational, HS2 will serve over 25 stations connecting around 30 million people.

There are three main benefits of HS2: Capacity — taking inter-city trains off the existing rail network will free up more space for commuter and freight services, helping to relieve overcrowding and take lorries off the road. Connectivit y — better transport links between our cities and regions is bringing more investment to the Midlands and North, helping to level up the country Carbon — HS2 will be the low carbon option for long distance travel, emitting 17 times less carbon than the equivalent domestic flight and 7 times less carbon than the equivalent car journey.

The key benefits explained. What is HS2. Phase One: London to West Midlands. Phase 2a: West Midlands to Crewe. The MSc Project Management is designed by experienced industry practitioners and leading academics to provide you with a comprehensive insight into the specialism of project management.

Individual modules: Study our modules individually to update your knowledge or sample the programme excludes the Project module. View Modules. The MSc Project Management is offered fully online and allows you the opportunity to flexibly fit your studies around your schedule.

You can choose to study individual modules on a pay-as-you-go basis and build up your qualification at your own pace. By studying this programme, you will develop a critical, selective and confident approach to the integration of knowledge domains and practical skills to finance, manage and execute processes and projects successfully. You will also enhance your awareness of the specific requirements of each project, spot the potential issues in implementation and plan preventive strategies to overcome them.

Each module is run over a week block followed by an assessment submission point, with the exception of the Project module which is run over two week blocks. You study at a time and pace that suits you subject to course-specific deadlines and use the study materials provided, with support available from academic staff. All essential resources, activities, videos, discussions and support are provided through the VLE.

This allows you to fit your studies around your work commitments. There is no need to purchase additional textbooks. The programme is delivered online and there is no requirement to come to the UK as part of your studies.

Our flexible online programme allows you to work around your own schedule and leads to a globally-recognised qualification.

When you register, we will give you access to your Student Portal. You can then access your University of London email account and other key resources including:. We are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience for all our students, regardless of which of our programmes you are studying.

You will have access to support through:. All students receive online tutor support while studying this programme. Tutors introduce the modules, respond to queries, monitor discussions and provide guidance on assessments. The flexible approach to learning allows students to complete the MSc in a minimum of two years subject to module availability to a maximum of five years. You can study at your own pace, adjusting the intensity of learning to suit your needs.

The programme is assessed by a mixture of coursework and examinations, and are all submitted online. More detail can be found in the Programme Regulations. Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification from a recognised professional body will be considered on an individual basis.

If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry you can apply for the MSc via the performance based admissions route. If you are on the PBA route you may transfer to the MSc on successful completion of two credit modules. You need a high standard of English to study this programme. You will meet our language requirements if you have achieved one of the following within the past three years:. If you do not meet the English language proficiency requirements but believe that you can demonstrate the requisite proficiency, the University may, at its discretion, consider your application.

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For this programme, you will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. For more information about specific software requirements, please see more about computer requirements. You will also need to have access to a mobile telephone to enable multi-factor authentication, which is used to access the online software required by the programme.

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If in doubt, please check with them before making a payment. This MSc is suitable for people who want to move into a career in the world of project management, and for those seeking to enhance their current project management careers. This degree is also for those wanting to transition into a different sector or professionals in management positions who will be responsible for overseeing a range of projects in their careers.

This may include self-employed professionals seeking to set up a career or freelance projects.