University of Hertfordshire

MSc Project Management

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This course is designed for individuals who wish to study project management at an advanced level. It is accredited by the Association for Project Management and equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to oversee projects from start to finish.

During the MSc Project Management at the University of Hertfordshire, students will cover advanced topics in project management such as sustainability in projects and communications management, among others. These topics are delivered by a team of expert teachers through a combination of theory, practice, and hands-on experience.

The university adopts a learning method that includes facilitated seminars, practical workshops, web-based learning, case study analysis, and traditional lectures. Students will be assessed through coursework such as presentations, reports, and projects. Finally, students will complete a dissertation supported by a dissertation supervisor before graduation.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM)
  • Free APM membership with its professional benefits
  • Guest speakers from alumni and businesses such as Ocado and NHS
  • Networking opportunities and careers fairs with local employers
  • Graduates employed at organisations including Microsoft, Deloitte and Amazon

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Business, Management, Information Systems, Engineering or Project Management; or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Project planner
  • Project controller
  • Senior project manager
  • Project manager

Career opportunities

The MSc Project Management from the University of Hertfordshire equips graduates with the skills needed to work within the industry as:

  • Project Manager

  • Program Manager

  • PMO Director

  • Construction Project Manager

  • IT Project Manager

  • Project Management Consultant

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) for an MSc in Project Management at the University of Hertfordshire is £18,880 per year of study.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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