admin Programme Overview
This programme develops advanced understanding of the strategic, organisational and human dimensions of managing projects and programmes. The curriculum examines project governance, portfolio management, risk, leadership, procurement and benefits, linking conceptual study with current questions in complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
You will evaluate delivery scenarios and develop approaches that balance scope, value, risk, resources and the interests of diverse stakeholders. You will work through guided activities, applied scenarios and peer discussion, developing a disciplined approach to evidence, communication and independent work.
The programme treats project management as a leadership practice, with particular attention to ethics, collaboration, change and evidence-based governance. Learning is organised for online participation, with clear milestones, tutor feedback and space to connect ideas across the programme. Throughout, opportunities to compare perspectives and receive formative feedback help consolidate your understanding, refine your judgement and prepare you to engage confidently with unfamiliar professional challenges. The final stage invites you to bring your learning together in a sustained piece of work.
What You’ll Learn
- Critically evaluate project and programme governance
- Develop strategies for complex project delivery
- Manage uncertainty, risk and interdependencies
- Lead stakeholder engagement and project teams
- Assess benefits, value and responsible delivery
- Complete an independent project management investigation
Programme Structure
Core Modules
- Project Governance and Assurance
- Programme and Portfolio Management
- Risk and Uncertainty in Projects
- Leadership for Project Delivery
- Procurement and Commercial Management
Research and Applied Practice
- Research Methods for Project Management
Final Project
- MSc Project Management Dissertation or Consultancy Project
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent professional experience. Applications from candidates with varied academic backgrounds may be considered where they can show readiness for advanced study and reflective practice.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate English-language proficiency appropriate for degree-level study. Equivalent evidence of English proficiency may be considered as part of the application.
Assessment
Assessment is practice-oriented and may include strategic analyses, consultancy-style reports, case studies, presentations, reflective work and individual or collaborative projects. The final applied project or dissertation enables sustained investigation of a topic aligned with the programme.
Career Opportunities
- Project Manager
- Programme Analyst
- PMO Manager
- Project Consultant
- Transformation Manager
- Portfolio Coordinator
Further Study
Graduates may progress to doctoral study where appropriate or undertake further professional development in programme management, portfolio practice, agile delivery or organisational change.