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Study Details: MSc/PGDip/PGCert 2-5 years online
Build the expertise you need to deliver complex, ambitious projects with this MSc designed by experienced industry practitioners and academics to help you meet the growing demand for project management skills. Gain an understanding of the core principles and specialise in sustainability or software development.
Key features
Learn from highly experienced practitioners and senior executives with portfolios covering both complex, multi-disciplinary projects and small, bespoke interventions in niche sectors, combining academic excellence with industry related knowledge and expertise.
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to manage large scale and complex projects across all sectors, opening up limitless opportunities. You’ll also have the option to refine your knowledge by specialising in either software development or sustainability - both highly sought-after areas of expertise across the globe.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry, benefit from our performance-based admissions process by transferring to the MSc after completing two 15-credit modules. You can also progress to a master’s qualification if you have registered for the postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate.
Leverage the flexibility offered by this 100 per cent online degree to fit your studies around your life, scheduling learning around existing work commitments and preserving an ideal work-life balance by learning at your own pace, on your own schedule. You can also study on a pay-per-module basis.
Benefit from a degree that is internationally valued. The MSc is awarded by the University of London, a trusted provider of distance and flexible learning for over 160 years, under academic direction from Royal Holloway, a UK top 29 university (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
Follow in the footsteps of a distinguished list of University of London alumni from Nobel prize-winners to leaders in law, finance, humanities and other fields in more than 190 countries. Enjoy wide-ranging benefits including events, free online courses and more.
What qualifications do you need?
Entry route 1: Direct entry
To qualify to register for the MSc, PGDip or PGCert you will need a bachelor’s degree which is considered at least comparable to a UK second-class honours degree from an institution acceptable to the University.
If you don't have an acceptable bachelor degree but have work experience in a managerial position for at least three years, or with three years project work as junior project manager / coordinator, we will consider your application on an individual basis.
Applicants with an appropriate professional qualification from a recognised professional body will be considered on an individual basis.
Entry route 2: Performance-based admissions (PBA)
If you don't meet the requirements for direct entry you can apply for the MSc via the performance-based admissions route.
To qualify for entrance via the PBA route you will need:
If you are on the PBA route you may transfer to the MSc on successful completion of two 15-credit modules.
To qualify to register for an individual module you will need a third class bachelor’s degree or aegrotat.
This MSc is suitable for people who want to move into a career in the world of project management, and for those seeking to enhance their current project management careers.
This degree is also for those wanting to transition into a different sector or professionals in management positions who will be responsible for overseeing a range of projects in their careers. This may include self-employed professionals seeking to set up a career or freelance projects.
You will gain intellectual and transferable skills that will help you evaluate and reflect critically on project management decisions.
You’ll also have the option to refine your knowledge and skills by specialising in either software development or sustainability. These specialisms are highly sought-after by employers across the globe.
This degree is ideal if you are interested in developing the skills and knowledge required to manage large scale and complex projects. It provides valuable skills and approaches used in project management across all sectors. The career opportunities are limitless.
MSc: Ten compulsory modules (15 credits each) plus one compulsory Project module (30 credits)
PGDip: Choose eight optional modules (15 credits each) (excluding Project) [MSc only]
PGCert: One compulsory core module and choose three optional modules (15 credits each).
Individual modules
The following modules may be taken on a stand-alone basis, subject to programme module availability:
PGCert compulsory core module
In addition to three optional modules.
Project module - MSc
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