Project Management

This MSc in Project Management at the University of Westminster is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and manage projects across various industries. The programme provides a comprehensive overview of project management principles, methodologies, and practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges of today's dynamic business environment. Students will explore key areas such as project planning, risk management, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication, gaining practical experience through case studies and real-world project simulations. The curriculum emphasizes the development of strategic thinking, leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills, enabling graduates to deliver projects successfully within budget and time constraints. With a strong focus on contemporary tools and techniques, including Agile and Scrum, the programme ensures students are familiar with the latest industry standards. The course also offers opportunities for professional development and networking through guest lectures, industry visits, and collaborations with leading organizations. Upon completion, students will be equipped to pursue careers as project managers, programme coordinators, or operations managers across sectors such as construction, IT, healthcare, and finance. The MSc in Project Management combines academic rigour with practical application, fostering a proactive and innovative approach to project leadership. Students will graduate with a solid foundation in project management principles, supported by the potential for further professional qualifications and career advancement in this rapidly evolving field.

This course involves both theoretical and practical content. It offers you the chance to build on your first degree or work experience with a range of knowledge and skills enabling you to successfully manage the increasing number of projects instigated by organisations seeking to improve their value proposition.

In addition to providing you with an opportunity to attain the much sought after PRINCE2 Foundation and PRINCE2 Practitioner certifications, the course will provide you with an understanding and an evaluation of a number of other popular professional qualifications, such as M_o_R*, MSP* and DSDM Atern.

This course covers and critically evaluates the prevailing project management bodies of knowledge.

Core modules

• Project Management Foundations
• Project Management in Practice
• Management of Risk and Scheduling
• Project Finance and Procurement
• Project Management Project
• Strategic and Programme Management

The first two modules follow on from one another. In Foundations we lay the foundations of project management, like planning, monitoring and controlling, focussing on the more technical skills on the profession. In the Practice module we concentrate more on the behavioural aspects of projects, such as leadership and team work. The two modules together provide a critical overview of the project management world.

The other core modules discuss other aspects of project management such as risk management, scheduling, project finance, strategic alignment and procurement. To complete their studies, all students complete a practical or a research project.

Option modules

• Managing International Projects
• Project Management and Sustainable Development
• Project Management of IT

Applicants should normally hold a first degree from a recognised institution (minimum Lower Second Class Honours or international equivalent) and demonstrate interest and motivation in the subject area. Alternative professional qualifications with at least three years' relevant professional experience will also be considered. Directly relevant degree disciplines include business studies, economics, events management, and operations research.
However students with qualifications in other disciplines such as, engineering, IT, environmental sciences, the humanities and languages are also encouraged to apply.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each element.

There are two ways for international students to apply for a postgraduate programme at Westminster:

• online via apply online via UKPass
• via apply via our overseas representatives

There is no official deadline for postgraduate applications, but we strongly recommend you apply early (by April for September start and October for January start), especially if you are interested in applying for a scholarship.

If you apply via UKPass, please make sure you include scanned copies of all the following documents:

• a copy of your results transcript from your first degree (translated into English)
• a copy of your English language qualification
• your CV/resumé
• two academic references (letters of recommendation)
• a personal statement (statement of purpose/study plan) that explains:
  • why you are interested in the course(s)
  • why you would like to study at the University of Westminster
  • any relevant skills and experience that you have
  • your career plans

If you are applying by post please include photocopies of the above documents with your application form.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

The University of Westminster is one of the few universities in the UK to offer full scholarships to postgraduate students and in 2015/16 we awarded scholarships to students from over 50 countries across the world.

Our scholarships are listed below under four categories; full scholarship, full tuition fee, half tuition fee and part tuition fee awards. On your application form, you will need to tell us honestly the two minimum levels of funding that you require and then your application will be assessed for all of the scholarships within that category.

Please note, our full scholarships and full tuition fee scholarships are not available to MBA applicants (who are only eligible to apply for the dedicated MBA Scholarships).

All students on our full-time business Masters courses can apply to undertake the PG/MBA Internship Programme Reflective Practitioner Module. This is an 8 week unpaid accredited internship, which can be taken in addition to option modules and will help students to gain invaluable work experience. The internships, which are with London-based organisations, take place during the summer period. To apply, students must submit a completed application form and a copy of their updated CV to the Business Experience Team; the team then shortlist from the applications and conduct group meetings with the applicants.

Ultimately it is up to our internship employers to decide whether they would like to interview the candidate(s) and offer him/her an internship. We have received very positive feedback from both postgraduate students and employers and expect that the internship programme will continue to remain popular amongst our students.