Lecturer in Project Management
Faculty of Business and Law

Project Management MSc
Key Facts
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Level
Master'sPG MSc
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Duration
Full Time: 1 Year
Full Time with Placement: 2 Years -
Starting
September, January, June
SEP, JAN, JUN
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£8,500
Placement fee (Year Two): £1,000 * -
£17,495
Placement fee (Year Two): £1,000 * -
Waterside
Updated 11/06/2025
Updated 11/06/2025
Overview
In today’s fast-paced global environment, effective project management is essential across all industries. The MSc in Project Management is designed to prepare students from any academic or professional background for leadership roles in diverse project environments. Whether you’re currently working in a project-related role or transitioning into the field, this course offers a comprehensive foundation in project principles, methodologies, and tools.
Open to graduates from any discipline, it supports those with varied experience to step confidently into or advance within project management careers. Covering the full project lifecycle from planning and initiation to execution, and closure, the course addresses key areas such as stakeholder engagement, risk and change management, budgeting, forecasting, and the application of industry-standard tools and technologies.
You’ll learn how to lead geographically dispersed teams, navigate complex procurement strategies, and align project outcomes with business vision. Emphasising applied, research-informed learning, our course uses case studies, activities, and practical assignments to bridge theory and real-world. It prepares you to manage projects across sectors including IT, healthcare, finance, engineering, logistics, gas, events, and even public services. Specialist modules like “Advanced Project Management Methodologies” and “Emerging technologies” explore sought after frameworks and technological advancement.
Students can also undertake a placement or research project to gain practical experience or specialise in a key area of interest. Subsequently, graduates will develop a highly relevant skill set such as strategic thinking, critical analysis, leadership, planning, and technological proficiency in project environments, enabling them to thrive in today’s evolving project-driven world.
Professional Accreditation: Association for Project Management Academic Accreditation.
Highlights
- Open to All Disciplines: Welcomes students from any academic background, encouraging diverse perspectives and cross-industry insights.
- Career-Boosting Placement or Research Option: Apply your learning in a real-world setting through a work placement or a focused research project.
- Open to All Disciplines: Welcomes students from any academic background, encouraging diverse perspectives and cross-industry insights.
- Career-Boosting Placement or Research Option: Apply your learning in a real-world setting through a work placement or a focused research project.
- High Industry Demand: Aligns with global trends in project-oriented roles, supported by data from PMI and APM.
- Transferable Skills: Develop competencies applicable across IT, healthcare, engineering, logistics, the public sector, and more.
- Focus on Real-World Application: Engage with case studies, activities, and practical assessments that link theory to practical outcomes.
- Expert-Led Teaching: Learn from experienced faculty with deep industry connections and applied knowledge.
- Research-Informed and industry-aligned Curriculum: Stay current through academic rigor grounded in real-world challenges and evolving industry practices.
- Professional Certification Preparation: Course materials and assessments equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to apply fo certifications like APMQ, PRINCE2®, and AgilePM®.
- Hands-On Software Experience: Gain exposure to leading project management tools such as Primavera P6.
- Free Access to Supplementary Learning Resources: Benefit from access to supplementary content through platforms such as ILX, Oracle Academy, and LinkedIn Learning, enhancing your digital learning experience.
Entry Requirements
If you hold a recognised first or second class honours degree (or equivalent), you will be eligible to apply for this Project Management Master’s Degree.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK: £8,500
- International: £17,495
- Year 2 Placement Fee: £1,000* (for placements starting in September 2026 or January 2027)
*The placement fee amount will only be charged to you after you secure a placement and are enrolled on the work based project in year 2 of your project management master’s course. You will not be charged this fee if you do not secure a work placement.
Staff
Careers and Employability
This Project Management master’s course will support your career progression by developing your critical thinking and research skills to enhance your business knowledge and understanding. The master’s degree in Project Management will teach you the theory of effective practice and equip you with the essential skills, confidence and competence to assist you when you venture into your chosen industry.
You will learn to think laterally, challenge convention and offer knowledge-based solutions to business issues, which is an advantage that will set you apart from peers and colleagues in the business environment.
Campus Facilities
When you study our MSc Project Management postgraduate degree, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of the University of Northampton’s study areas, facilities, and services.