MSc Project Management
Course overview
This MSc Project Management at Solent University, Southampton, is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) and is essential for careers in project management across any industry. The course closely follows the requirements of professional project management bodies and explores how to successfully deliver projects by focusing on people, strategy, and business processes, including topics like risk and funding.
The course will also help students get better at important personal skills like leadership, understanding finance, and managing people, as well as teaching them how governance works. Students will be graded on their work through presentations, written essays, exams, reports, and a big Final Project (dissertation).
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their professional work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants must have an honours degree at 2:2 or higher in any relevant academic area.
- Candidates who do not have a degree but possess significant and relevant professional work experience in business or management may also be considered for entry after contacting the University's admissions team.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds are required to show English language proficiency by achieving an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and at least 5.5 in reading, listening, and speaking, or submit equivalent test scores.
Career opportunities
The demand for project management professionals is growing worldwide. The MSc Project Management from Solent University, Southampton, prepares graduates for various roles across sectors like construction, IT, and professional services. Major career paths include:
- Project Manager
- Programme Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Associate Project Manager
- Project Leader
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the full-time MSc Project Management at Solent University, Southampton, for international students is £18,450 per year.
Admission
For this postgraduate course, applicants can apply directly to Solent University rather than through UCAS. We suggest that applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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