Project Management

The MSc in Project Management at Northumbria University London Campus is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the dynamic and evolving field of project management. This programme provides an in-depth understanding of the principles, techniques, and best practices involved in managing complex projects across various industries. Students will explore key areas such as project planning, risk management, budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead and deliver successful projects in a competitive environment.

The curriculum is carefully structured to combine theoretical frameworks with practical applications, utilizing case studies, real-world project scenarios, and interactive learning methods. This approach enables students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and strategic decision-making skills essential for effective project leadership. Throughout the programme, students will have opportunities to work on individual and group projects, fostering collaboration, communication, and leadership qualities. Additionally, the programme emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and sustainability in project management, encouraging students to consider the broader impact of their decisions and actions.

The MSc in Project Management at Northumbria University London Campus is suitable for recent graduates seeking to specialise in project management as well as for experienced professionals aiming to enhance their skills and career prospects. The programme is delivered by experienced faculty members with extensive industry backgrounds, ensuring that the content remains relevant and aligned with current industry standards. Students will also benefit from networking opportunities with industry practitioners, guest lectures, and access to professional development resources.

Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates will be equipped with a competitive advantage in the job market, qualified for roles such as project manager, project coordinator, operations manager, or programme director across various sectors including construction, IT, healthcare, and finance. The programme aims to provide a solid foundation for career advancement and to support lifelong learning in the field of project management. Whether you are looking to start a new career or advance your existing one, the MSc in Project Management at Northumbria University London Campus offers the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

What will I study?

This MSc Project Management will focus on developing your competence as a well-rounded project or programme leader alongside the wider leadership and management skills required to succeed in any organisation or sector. Live industry projects play a key role and have involved clients such as Volvo, Airbus, Balfour Beatty, the NHS and Google.

The course content spans a range of highly topical subject areas. This includes: how to assess project feasibility, how to manage risks in projects, how to keep people working together, and how to develop a portfolio of projects. The curriculum is aligned with the academic requirements of the Association for Project Management (APM), which is the UK’s largest professional body for project managers.

This programme is also available as MSc Project Management with Advanced Practice which includes either an internship or a research project.

Minimum of a 2:2 (second class) honours degree from a UK university or equivalent

Other qualifications and relevant professional practice experience will be considered on merit by the Admissions Tutor, but should demonstrate at least 5 years’ full-time experience in a relevant industrial context at a professional level.

If you are unsure if you meet the entry criteria, please contact us and our team will be able to advise you.

Alternatively, you may be eligible to join one of our Pre-Masters programmes. These are specifically designed for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for our postgraduate degrees and would like to bridge this gap in their qualifications. Upon successful completion of one of our Pre-Masters programmes you will be eligible to join one of our Masters programmes.

Students require IELTS 6.5 (or above) with no single element below 5.5 or equivalent.

If you have IELTS 5.5-6.0, you may be eligible to join our Pre-Sessional English before studying this programme.

Tuition fees 2018/19

UK/EU students: £7,995

International: £14,000

Please note that your tuition fees do not include the cost of course books that you may choose to purchase, stationery, printing and photocopying, accommodation, living expenses, travel or any other extracurricular activities. As a Northumbria University London Campus student, you will have full access to our online digital library with over 400,000 e-books and 50,000 electronic journals. The modules you will study do not require you to purchase additional textbooks although we recommend you allow an additional £120 for the duration of your studies should you choose to purchase any additional reading materials.

Scholarships and bursaries for international students

Depending on the country you are from, you may be eligible for a country bursary and/or scholarship when studying this Masters programme.

All of our scholarships and bursaries are automatically applied when we process your application and one of our team will be able to confirm your eligibility.

Careers and further study

This course will open up opportunities in project management roles in many industries. Past Northumbria University graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies such as BAE Systems, Volvo Car Group, NHS, Siemens, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Shell and Virgin Money. Job roles have included project managers, programme managers, project portfolio managers, management consultants, business developers, entrepreneurs, quality managers and directors.

The average UK (median) project management salary, as identified in a 2018 Salary and Market Trends Survey undertaken by the Association for Project Management (APM) is £47,500.

Upon successfully completing your course, you may undertake professional training from one of the UK’s leading corporate training providers, QA, through Professional Pathways. These are offered to our graduates for free and provides an excellent opportunity to develop your practical project management skills and professional accreditation. 

You can also gain access to the Northumbria University Graduate Enterprise scheme where we can help provide you with advice and skills to enable you to set up your own business.