MSc Project Management

If you're ready to build on your business and management experience and excited to start or continue your successful career in project management, this MSc Project Management degree is for you.

On this Master’s programme you’ll explore the principles and practice of project management. You’ll cover topics including strategic and practical approaches in different business environments, and discover the influence of successful project management on any organisation. MSc Project Management is accredited by the Chartered Association for Project Management (APM), the professional body for project management in the UK. During the course you can become a student member of the APM for free and attend APM webinars and events to develop your knowledge and professional network.  

This course is delivered on a block basis, which means you’ll study on campus for short periods of time during the year. Whether you’re a busy working professional or an international student, these study blocks give you the ability to stay on campus for a shorter period of time than many other postgraduate degrees so you can complete your studies around your current commitments.  

• A second-class honours degree or equivalent, or sufficient evidence of both relevant work experience and academic potential to achieve the award.
• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

The demand for project managers is increasing, and an accredited degree in project management can demonstrate these skills to employers. Graduates with this degree can lead or be part of a team on strategic projects and have a solid understanding of project management principles and processes. Networking is built through attending APM events and engaging with industry professionals. Post-graduation, graduates can pursue roles in project management, consultancy, project planning, logistics, and product development. The course also provides expert career support from the Careers and Employability Centre, tutors, and Business and Law Career-Ready Programme, which continues for five years after graduation. Benefits include networking events, regular emails, applied projects with companies like IBM, Boeing, and Hampshire County Council, workshops to enhance employability skills, recruitment events, 1-to-1 appointments, CV and cover letter advice, interview preparation and practice, and support for starting a business.