- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- Full Time: 1 Year Full Time with Placement: 2 Years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Business Studies
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
In today’s fast-paced global environment, effective project management is essential across all industries. The MSc in Project Management is designed to prepare students from any academic or professional background for leadership roles in diverse project environments. Whether you’re currently working in a project-related role or transitioning into the field, this course offers a comprehensive foundation in project principles, methodologies, and tools. Open to graduates from any discipline, it supports those with varied experience to step confidently into or advance within project management careers. Covering the full project lifecycle from planning and initiation to execution, and closure, the course addresses key areas such as stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, budgeting, forecasting, and the application of industry-standard tools and technologies. You’ll learn how to lead geographically dispersed teams, navigate complex procurement strategies, and align project outcomes with business vision. Emphasising applied, research-informed learning, our course uses case studies, activities, and practical assignments to bridge theory and real-world. It prepares you to manage projects across sectors including IT, healthcare, finance, engineering, logistics, gas, events, and even public services. Specialist modules like “Advanced Project Management Methodologies” and “Emerging technologies” explore sought after frameworks and technological advancement.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2nd class · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in all other skills
Fees
International students: £19,000 per year
UK students: £8,700 per year
UK/Home: £8,700 per year
International: £19,000 per year
Start dates
September 2026 / January 2027 / June 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Where you will study
West Northamptonshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
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