MSc Project Management

Entry requirements

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Project Management, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

• an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our MSc Project Management, you must meet the following criteria:

• at least five years’ senior level work experience

Months of entry

January, October

Course content

2024 marks 60 years of the University of Essex – and to celebrate this milestone, we’re offering a 10% scholarship on all our Masters programmes and online professional courses. Please note, the deadline for this scholarship is 31 July. To find out more or to be considered for a scholarship, please contact our Admissions team.

Managing projects effectively is a valuable skill in a wide range of careers. How do you manage the resources and tools at your disposal against challenges such as time, cost and quality constraints in order to produce the optimal outcome?

This course is designed to develop your personal and professional skills in areas such as communication, teamwork, leadership, critical evaluation and time management, alongside giving you practical techniques and in-depth knowledge of best practices when managing projects of any size.

Areas of study include:

• project management frameworks, methodology and techniques
• financial decision-making in the short and long term
• effective leadership and management within project teams
• the analytical tools available to manage a portfolio of projects

To complete your studies, you will need to create a business and Management Research Report on the commercial or organisation issue of your choice within the scope of the program. You will be encouraged to explore an area that has not been investigated previously and to create an independent study featuring inventive solutions to the problems posed.

Information for international students

International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses.

Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship on all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses until the end of the 2023-24 academic year.

Fees and funding

10% anniversary scholarship available when you enrol by 31 July 2024.

Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. Find out more information about our discounts and scholarships on our website.