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Project Management (MSc)
at Southampton Business School

Southampton, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This UK master’s in project management explores key concepts and techniques that can be applied across a range of sectors.

MSc Project Management offers a modern perspective on the subject and uses current theories and practices to prepare you for a career in this growing profession.

On this master’s degree in project management, you’ll learn management skills and apply key techniques. It will prepare you for a career in any organisation across a range of sectors.

Skilled project managers are in demand as more companies are running parts of their business in project form. For example, 95% of UK government policies are run through major projects.

MSc Project Management is a flexible course, you’ll choose modules that are relevant to your interests and career aims. This MSc includes a decision making module, where you’ll study material not taught on other UK based project management degrees.

This master’s encourages you to analyse key concepts and consider different perspectives on managing projects in a supportive environment. We focus on strategic value and relevance when exploring practices in the field.

The programme will develop your critical and analytical skills and strengthen your collaborative team working skills. These are essential in starting a career as a project manager. As part of your learning you’ll plan a real-life project, giving you vital hands-on experience.

You’ll be a part of Southampton’s Business School, taught by leading academics including Professor Chris Chapman, an expert in project risk management.

We welcome students from all academic and professional backgrounds to join our diverse learning community. Typically this course is made up of recent graduates and graduates with work experience, from countries across the world.

Course Content
You must study the following modules:
- Decision Making and Analysis in Projects
- Dissertation (PM and SOSCM)
- Project Management - People and Organisations
- Project Management - Processes
- Project Risk Management
You must also choose from the following modules:
- Accounting and Control
- Accounting and Finance for Actuarial Science
- Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making
- Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing
- Extended Project Management Knowledge
- Information Systems and Digital Technologies
- International Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
- Managing Complexity, Uncertainty and Subjectivity
- Managing within a Global Context
- Marketing in the Digital Age
- Organisational Development
- Strategic Management
- Strategic Operations Management
Entry Requirement
You’ll need a 2:1 degree with evidence of essay based study.

We do not accept the following subjects:
- Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK.
- Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art, graphic design, photography, television broadcasting, script writing, or performance/dance.
English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

IELTS score requirements

overall score

6.5
Fees & Scholarships
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £13,000.
- EU and international students pay £25,000.
Career Prospect
Project management has become an essential skill across many sectors and this degree prepares you to enter a career in several fields.

Popular careers students go on to include management consultancy or a project management role in the following sectors:
- financial
- IT
- construction
- retail
- manufacturing
- public
- healthcare
- education
- arts
Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations such as:
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Avon
- The Oxford Group
- Dassault Systèmes
- Peter Charles Limited
- Finning South America
- Galaxy Futures
- Costco

Cost Of Studying At Southampton Business School

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Project Management (MSc) at Southampton Business School