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    MSc 1 year full time

Masters Degree Description

The MSc Project Management was the first of its kind in Wales to be officially approved by the Association for Project Management (APM).

Our Project Management course develops a deeper understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of project, programme and portfolio management. It facilitates the essential skills and competences necessary to plan, monitor, control and deliver successful projects.

It focuses on developing skills for careers in project management, including both theory and applied aspects, and is mapped against key professional body competencies.

If you have a relevant professional qualification and have three to five years’ industry experience, you may be eligible for exemptions to fast track your studies.

Entry Requirements

An undergraduate honours degree from a recognised or accredited university with a minimum 2:2 or equivalent

Relevant project management related work experience will also be considered

MSc Project Management (Exemption route)

If you can demonstrate extensive practitioner experience in managing and delivering projects coupled with the APMP level 7 qualification, you may be able to study the exemption route for this course.

Eligible students will be required to complete the Managing Projects and Programmes and Research Methods modules, plus a dissertation or business research project in order to gain the full Masters qualification.

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Fees

Information on tuition fees is available on our Home and EU/International fees pages.

Student Destinations

Graduates from this MSc Project Management course may:

  • Develop a career in a project management based role or environment
  • Already work in such an environment but seek to formally recognise their work
  • Have the knowledge base, organisational and analytical skills to pursue a career as a project or programme manager, portfolio manager, working in a project management office (PMO), or as project administrator or project worker
  • Have developed applied research skills in order to pursue advanced research study and further professional qualifications

Graduates can also progress to a PhD or research degree.

Module Details

Core Modules

  • Managing Projects and Programmes (20 credits)
  • Strategic Analysis, Tools and Techniques (20 credits)
  • Legislative and Professional Issues (20 credits)
  • Leadership and Management Theories (20 credits)
  • Accounting and Financial Control (20 credits)
  • Research Methods (20 credits)

Dissertation (60 credits)

APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ)

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