Project Management Office Manager
A Project Management Office Manager works within their specialist professional field, applying specialist knowledge and practical skills to...
The MSc Project Management course develops the specialist knowledge, practical tools and leadership skills needed to manage complex projects successfully.
MSc
One year full-time or two years part-time
September, January, May
The MSc Project Management course examines current practices, issues and trends in project management and provides specialist knowledge to help you manage projects to a successful conclusion.
You will study project management fundamentals, projects in practice, change management and leadership, risk management, strategic project management and sustainability. The course also develops employability skills including critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, communication, research and ICT skills.
The course is designed with reference to the Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge and is accredited by the Association for Project Management.
This course is for graduates and professionals who want to develop advanced project management knowledge for roles across industry, engineering, technology, business, public services and administrative settings.
Graduates can apply project management skills in a wide range of industrial and administrative roles, including project manager, project coordinator, programme support, change management, operations, consultancy or further research study.
The course is accredited by the Association for Project Management.
Study project planning, risk, change, sustainability, strategy and real project case studies.
Delivery is designed to support full-time, part-time and distance learning students.
Students must select 100 credits from the optional modules shown. Some modules may be campus specific or subject to availability.
Delivery is through on-campus lectures, tutorials and group work, with distance learning supported through the virtual learning environment and video conferencing. Assessment varies by module and is designed to develop technical project management knowledge alongside skills in critical thinking, analysis, problem solving, communication and research.
There is no formal placement, but work-related learning opportunities are delivered through field trips, case studies, live audit activity at postgraduate diploma level, workplace-focused distance learning and dissertation work with companies where appropriate.
Students who achieve 180 credits, including all required core modules, are eligible for the award of MSc Project Management. Graduates may also progress to further study, including MPhil or PhD.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Postgraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Applicants will typically possess a degree or equivalent qualification. Where an applicant does not meet the standard academic entry requirements, other evidence may be considered on an individual basis in line with UWS recognition of prior learning or recognition of credit regulations.
Non-standard entry may be open to applicants with an HND, DipHE or professional qualification accepted as equivalent, normally with at least three years’ relevant management experience. Applicants without formal qualifications may be considered where they have extensive relevant professional experience, normally at least eight years at management level.
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language competence in line with UWS requirements, normally IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
It is desirable that entrants to SCQF Level 11 have strong numeracy, communication, report writing, presentation and investigation skills.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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