HWS6012-C Project Management and Evaluation Module Handbook 2026 | Bradford

HWS6012-C Module Handbook

Module Aims and Outcomes

This module will enable students to gain a critical understanding and application of project management and realistic evaluation principles and practice linked to a public health issue. Experience of developing a project and evaluating it will produce a key skill set for future employment in a range of sectors.

Module learning outcomes (M LOs)

Passing module assessments records that you can:

• Critically discuss strategic approaches and methods used in project management and realistic evaluation to address a public health project.
• Apply project management skills, tools and techniques to the selected public health issue, drawing upon research evidence, realistic evaluation and involvement of students as key stakeholders.
• Analyse and critically evaluate the strategies and evidence used in designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the public health project relevant to the student population.
• Utilise negotiating and communication skills, working as a team throughout the life of the project, and develop partnerships with stakeholders.
• Critical report writing skills, embedding an application of technology/theory to a realistic project evaluation.

Module Organisation of Work and Topics

The module reading list is online. You can access it from the link on the cover page of this handbook. You can also find your reading list on your Canvas site or on our reading list library website. 

Module Outline Syllabus

Critical perspectives of project management planning models, project life cycle; project action plans with research evidence, project aim, project objectives with in-built evaluation, tools and techniques, work breakdown structures, risk assessment and stakeholder management; realistic evaluation in designing, planning, stakeholder engagement, participation and stakeholder analysis; team-working, partnership working in projects, interpersonal communication, team roles including project leadership and management skills in project situations.

Module Organisation

The outline syllabus listed above gives you an indication of which topics you will study. This information may be subject to change, so please keep a record of any module announcements regarding changes from your Module Tutor, from Canvas, or by electronic communication.

Learning and Teaching on This Module

Scheduled module learning (hours)

This module has notional learning hours, usually a mixture of contact time, directed study and independent learning distributed as follows:

• 240 hours Directed Study
• 36 hours Lectures
• 18 hours Practical Classes or Workshops
• 4 hours Seminars
• 2 hours Tutorials

Learning and Teaching Overview

This module will be delivered using research-informed teaching with technology-enhanced learning, key lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical workshops, directed study, formative feedback and summative assessment. Teaching will be interactive using the VLE, weblinks, podcasts and learning spaces for teamwork and application of different project management and evaluation tools.

This strategy will enable project teams with team leaders to organise an exhibition to showcase their projects. Interactive seminar activities and independent group work using WhatsApp groups will enable project teams to engage key stakeholders in the design, planned activities and evaluation of their projects and produce reports drawing on these findings (LO 1,2,3,4,5). Each project team will produce academic posters on their chosen public health issue, which will be presented to key stakeholders and the module assessors (LO 1,2,3,4). Individual report writing skills will be facilitated by workshops (LO 5).

Students have optionality in negotiating their chosen projects, which will be relevant to the student community at the University of Bradford.

Students will submit a project group action plan as a formative assessment for which feedback will be given during the project planning stage.

Summative assessment 1: Project exhibition with academic posters presented to stakeholders. A group mark is weighted at 30% of the final mark. Supplementary assessment of this will be an individual viva voce (oral exam) on the public health project.

Summative assessment 2: Project Evaluation Report as an individual assessment, weighted 70% of the final mark. Supplementary assessment will be to repair deficiencies in the original submission.

Module Assessment

Summary of Tasks

Summative Presentation (for 30%): Public Health Exhibition; (Supp Viva) 

Summative Dissertation or Project Report (for 70%): Project Report (2500 words)

Formative Coursework (for N/A): Project action plan

Assessment Briefing

Poster Submission (via Canvas): Monday 27 April 2026

Poster Presentation (Project Exhibition):
Tuesday 28 April 2026
Location: Rich D4, JSB Lecture Room

Individual Project Evaluation Report Submission (via Canvas):
Thursday 30 April 2026

Group Action Plan via Canvas
Individual Report Submission via Canvas Poster Presentation Presentation TBC

Additional assignment briefing information to help and support you with your assessment for this module will be provided by your module tutor.

As a student, you are expected to complete all work independently and honestly, using an appropriate academic style. Failure to do so may result in penalties for academic misconduct.

HWS6012-C Project Instructions: How to Plan, Deliver, and Evaluate Your Public Health Project. These instructions guide you step-by-step through the whole project life cycle—from choosing a topic to delivering your exhibition poster and completing your evaluation report.

1. Understand the Purpose of the Project: This module requires you to develop, implement, and evaluate a public health project relevant to the University of Bradford student community. The project must demonstrate your understanding of project management tools, realistic evaluation, teamwork, and communication.

2. Create a team of 3–5 students, and try to mix it up by working with people from different races, backgrounds, and cultures. Diversity makes teamwork more interesting and fun! Elect a project leader to coordinate activities and assign roles (researcher, communication lead, designer, evaluator, stakeholder liaison, etc.). Create a social media group (e.g., WhatsApp) or another communication channel (as suggested in the module teaching strategy).

3. Choose Your Public Health Topic: You must pick a topic relevant to the student or the wider Bradford community.

4. Define Your Project Using Project Management Principles: Remember that a project must be: Unique, Temporary, and Focused on achieving a specific outcome. Your group must clearly identify:

4.1 Project Aim
What is the overall purpose of your project?

4.2 Project Objectives (SMART)
Objectives must be measurable and achievable within the semester timeline. (“Objectives with in-built evaluation” are required by the syllabus)

4.3 Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Break the project into smaller tasks and assign responsibilities.
This tool is explicitly listed in the syllabus (planning models, WBS, tools and techniques).

4.4 Risk Assessment
Identify potential risks (e.g., low engagement, lack of data, time constraints).
This is required by the module outline (risk assessment and stakeholder management).

4.5 Stakeholder Analysis
Identify who your project affects or depends on (students, staff, societies, services).
You are expected to demonstrate stakeholder engagement in the design and evaluation process.

5. Prepare Your Group Action Plan (Formative Assessment): Your action plan should include:

• Project aim and objectives
• Key tasks and timeline
• Roles assigned
• Stakeholder engagement plan
• Evaluation method
• Initial research and evidence-based

You will receive formative feedback to improve your final project.

6. Conduct Research and Build the Evidence Base: Use credible academic sources, public health reports, and local data. You must apply realistic evaluation and research evidence (module aims). Remember to follow the University of Bradford Harvard referencing guidelines.

7. Implement and Monitor Your Project: During implementation, ensure you:

• Follow your plan and timeline
• Maintain regular communication within the group
• Engage stakeholders (e.g., student interviews, surveys, workshops)
• Monitor progress using simple tools (checklists, logs, progress reports)

This relates to learning outcomes on planning, implementing, and monitoring a project.

8. Prepare Your Academic Poster for the Exhibition (30%): The exhibition is your group presentation. It will showcase:

• The public health problem
• Your project design and implementation
• Evidence base (statistics, literature)
• Stakeholder engagement
• Evaluation results
• Recommendations

The exhibition is assessed as a group mark and presented to key stakeholders and assessors.

9. Write Your Individual Project Evaluation Report (70%): This 2500-word individual report should include:

• Introduction to the public health issue
• Project design and rationale
• Application of project management tools
• Implementation and stakeholder engagement
• Realistic evaluation of the project
• Critical analysis of outcomes and limitations
• Recommendations for improvement
• Conclusion
• Harvard-style references

This assesses LO1–LO5, with particular emphasis on critical writing and evaluation skills.

10. Demonstrate Good Academic Practice: You must:

• Reference all sources properly
• Avoid plagiarism (academic misconduct policy applies)
• Use your own words and analysis

Support is available through university study skills, libraries, and online referencing guides.

Your Module Tutor may give you extra information to help you with how to submit or take your assessment for this module. Where your assessment is submitted through the Canvas or PebblePad platforms, check your due dates and any other requirements that may be specified there.

Any Other Information

For general information not specific to this module, there is the Student Handbook, a comprehensive guide for all students at the University. It supports students to be well-informed about the resources available to them, their responsibilities, and how to make the most of their university experience.

Study Skills Support

Many students realise that they sometimes need help, advice, or reassurance while studying. Get support with your module by visiting the 'Module Contacts' section of your module's Canvas course or speak to your Personal Academic Tutor. The name and contact details of your PAT are listed on your student record on e: Vision.

We've linked to academic support services available to you on the Supporting Your Learning at Bradford site. Your well-being is also really important for effective study. If you might need help, do not be afraid to visit the student support desk, MyBradford, or fill in our online Request for Support form through the Advocate website.

There is a range of services for students at the University which can also support you with your studies, including:

• Self-access academic skills resources, workshops and personal appointments with the Academic Skills Advice Service.
• Improve your academic English or learn a new foreign language with the University Language Centre.
• Help with using Library resources and finding information from your Subject Librarian.

Consideration of Personal Circumstances

During your studies, you might face personal circumstances that impact or extenuate your ability to attend learning sessions, complete assessments, or academically perform at your best. This might include, for example, being seriously unwell or experiencing the death of a loved one.

You must tell someone at the University as soon as you can about your personal circumstances so that you can get the advice and support you need. As soon as an issue arises, let your Module Tutor and Personal Academic Tutor know. They will then determine how best to support you.

The University operates a Fit to Sit and Fit to Submit policy, which means that if you undertake any assessment activity, you are declaring yourself well enough to do so.

Support offered before an assessment deadline might include:

• Having additional support sessions to help you with your assignment.
• Involving other services with your permission, such as study skills support or counselling.
• Offering you the opportunity to request an extension to the assignment deadline by completing an Extension Request Form, available from the Consideration of Personal Circumstances information website.
• Recommending that, if you are going to be unable to complete a particular assessment even with an extension or additional support, you submit an Extenuating Circumstances Form through the e: Vision service.

If you are unable to attend an exam or submit your coursework, and it is impossible to let anyone know about your circumstances in advance, you should complete an Extenuating Circumstances form online via your e: Vision account as soon as possible. In this situation, please submit this online form no later than 7 days after your assessment was due to take place. Please include evidence of your circumstances with your form, such as a doctor's note or a letter from a professional. You will receive an email later letting you know how your circumstances have been considered.

How This Module is Reviewed

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All feedback is important to us, and we seek to implement any changes that will benefit the programme at the earliest possible opportunity, whether that is within a teaching period, during annual review or at the next full re-certification of the programme.

Your feedback

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• Talking to your Module Tutor.
• Completing the private module evaluation questionnaire.
• Talking to the Student Representative for your programme – or becoming one yourself.
• Asking your Rep or Tutor to consider something at the Student-Staff Liaison Committee.
• Participating in staff/student forums.
• Completing University and national student experience surveys.

External Examiner

An external examiner is an expert in the subject area who reviews the standards and quality of this module each year. External examiners are often teachers or professors from other universities. They work with your tutors and the University to make sure that this module is taught and graded fairly and in line with expectations of higher education in England.

You should not contact an external examiner yourself. However, you can visit the
Academic Quality intranet site on SharePoint to review previous external examiner reports for modules and programmes.