Project Management

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours Degree

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Develop your skills to deliver strategic and sustainable project outcomes. You'll combine academic study with practical application, building leadership, analytical and digital skills.

Our MSc Project Management course is designed for future project leaders who want to strengthen their strategic capability and develop the applied skills needed to manage complex project environments. Unlike traditional technical programmes that focus solely on tools and methodologies, this course integrates advanced academic insight with practical, industry-focused learning.

You will study project planning and control, risk and value analysis, leadership, digital transformation, and sustainable project delivery. Through consultancy challenges, case-based learning, and simulations that reflect contemporary project environments, you will develop the ability to interpret data, evaluate project constraints, and implement effective management solutions.

Your learning reflects the expectations of modern organisations. Throughout the programme, you will gain digital micro-credentials from recognised platforms, building a portfolio that demonstrates your readiness to operate confidently in data informed and technology enabled project settings.

An applied Impact Project allows you to investigate a significant organisational challenge, producing evidence-based recommendations that demonstrate your competence as a future project leader.

Why study with us

• Gain practical experience through live business challenges, building the confidence and capability to deliver value-driven project outcomes across sectors.
• Earn digital micro-credentials at no additional cost, showcasing your project planning, analytical and digital skills to future employers.
• Access research insight and professional networks through the Centre for Business Futures and the Institute for Research into Organisations, Work and Employment.

Information for international students

Applicants who do not have English as a first language will required IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 to have been taken within 2 years before the course start date, or acceptable equivalent