Strategic Project Management with Placement

Entry requirements

A good second class honours degree or above from the UK or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Our MSc in Strategic Project Management equips students with a comprehensive framework of detailed theory and practical processes needed to become a skilled project manager in this ever-evolving sector.

All businesses need to stay on task by ensuring they employ strategically organised people to achieve specific objectives and manage resources effectively to reach goals. On our MSc Strategic Project Management learn the methodologies and principles essential to being a successful project management via expert-taught theory that is applied practically throughout the course on real business case studies and industry visits.

This MSc covers topics ranging from corporate strategy management, leadership and change management to modules that explain the importance of a proactive Project Management Office, employability development and portfolio management.

You also have access to our ASPIRE centre, a purpose-built entrepreneurial lab where you can develop, plan and launch your own start-up business.

"I love the fact that our professors are industry specialists, so they have hands-on experience in what they are teaching." Sapna Tiwari, MSc Project Management

January Start

You can start our MSc Strategic Project Management course in January. This gives you more opportunities to apply for postgraduate funding and the flexibility to begin your studies without waiting for entry in September.

Industrial Placement

Taking a 12-month industrial placement allows you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas as part of your Master's. While the placements are self-sought, the School offers support through extra-curricular engagement with our dedicated placements team. Opting for this course with a placement takes the length of your course to up to two years allows you to gain work experience in the UK or overseas.

While the placements are self-sought, The School offers support to those students seeking an industrial placement, through extra-curricular engagement with our dedicated placements team.

Students considering this option should be aware that they will be required to complete all stage 1 and 2 modules and that there may be additional costs in terms of accommodation, for example.

Information for international students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Please note that international fee-paying students cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

English language entry requirements

The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree.

For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages.

Need help with English?

Applicants who are required to meet an English language condition may be able to study a pre-sessional course in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Fees and funding

Kent Business School has a wide range of funding opportunities for postgraduate students, which include Scholarships, Bursaries, the Kent Business School Loyalty Award for University of Kent undergraduates and the KBS Early Bird Discount. The Early Bird equates to a 10% discount on tuition fees (apply by 31 March 2022).

For more information on funding available from Kent Business School, please visit the postgraduate funding page.