Project Management
Develop the expertise to plan, develop, manage and deliver complex projects in any industry with our Association for Project Management accredited degree.
You can choose to study this course part-time, and start in September or January. The course durations vary slightly: 2 years (September starts) or 28 months (January starts). Course content and modules remain the same.
You can study this course part-time over 2-3 years, starting in September, January or May. The course durations vary slightly but course content and modules remain the same.
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Develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of the project manager and the management processes involved in developing and operating projects.
Uniquely our MSc Project Management recognises that management is an individual and personal activity; every manager manages in their own way. You’ll develop your own approach to managing projects, based on good general management and specialist project management skills.
You’ll have the opportunity to join and contribute to any of the three research groups in our School of Engineering and the Built Environment: Built Environment Futures (BEF); Engineering, System, Design and Transformation (ESDT); and Sustainably Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (SURIC).
You'll also have the opportunity to put into practice the project management skills acquired in class and to impact the community by getting involved with SHoKE (Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange).
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From ARU to MBE: Charlotte's postgraduate journey in project management.
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From ARU to MBE: Charlotte's postgraduate journey in project management.
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Benefit from a close working relationship with professional bodies including APM, RICS, and CIOB
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Enjoy free student membership of the APM and discounts on industry events
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Explore the role of a project manager, as well as management processes
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Study an accredited course which gives you access to specialist resources
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Choose to study on campus or by distance learning
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
You could become a project manager or take on management roles in a wide range of industries, such as business and professional services, computing hardware and software development, defence, manufacturing, new product development, finance and insurance, information services and publishing, construction, aerospace; oil and gas. There you can enact organisational change.
Teaching and modules
You'll develop the knowledge and applicational skills required to manage projects in a wide range of organisations.
We’ve combined advanced theory and research modules to create a course that you’ll be able to draw on throughout your career. You’ll also hear from professional bodies, including the APM, CIOB, and employers. Industry experts and professionals are also invited for guest lectures.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Project Management Systems (15 credits)
- Management Theory (15 credits)
- Project Management Techniques (15 credits)
- Project Planning and Control (15 credits)
- Research Design and Methods (15 credits)
- Project Management Context (15 credits)
- Management Practice (15 credits)
- Cost and Financial Management (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
It's possible to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MSc/MA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.
As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example if the MSc/MA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.
There'll be times when you'll study two modules simultaneously during a trimester. Our tutors will help you to manage your workload and assessment deadlines. Please contact us to discuss the pacing of this course and the options available to you. Email [email protected] or call 01245 686707. Find out more about this course on our Distance Learning website.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Hussein Adebayo IbrahimSenior Lecturer
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Dr Christian HenjeweleSenior Lecturer
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Dr Olalekan OshodiLecturer
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.