University of Kent

MSc Strategic Project Management

University of Kent

Course overview

The MSc Strategic Project Management programme at the University of Kent is designed to make individuals masters at project management. The field of project management has gone beyond organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks and pressure. To satisfy this need, this programme teaches students how to strategically manage projects on both the global and local scales.

As a triple-crown accredited business school, the University of Kent employs expert academic staff to deliver knowledge through lectures, small group seminars, group projects, presentations, expert speakers, company visits, and computer-based workshops. This course is assessed through several means, including written examinations, essays, presentations, reports and projects. Additionally, students can choose to do an optional placement year in the industry.

Entry requirements

These are the standard entry requirements to study MSc Strategic Project Management at the University of Kent:

When reviewing applications, the University of Kent considers relevant experience.

Grade Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of a second-class bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant discipline from a UK or other university.

English Proficiency

Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

With an MSc in Strategic Project Management from the University of Kent, students graduate ready to work in the industry as:

  • Programme Manager
  • PMO Director
  • Strategic Planning Consultant
  • Risk Management Specialist
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Change Management Lead

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study MSc Strategic Project Management at the University of Kent is £24,700.

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 counselors.

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