Project Management MSc
18 Months Full-Time | January start
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Project management offers excellent starting salaries for those entering the profession, with salaries between £20,000 and £27,500 for those aged 24 and under. With career progression and experience this can rise up to and in excess of £70,000. The average (median) project management salary, as identified in a 2019 Salary and Market Trends Survey undertaken by the Association for Project Management (APM), is £47,500.
The course covers topics such as how to assess project feasibility, how to manage risks in projects, how to keep people working together, and how to develop a portfolio of projects.
There’s no need to have completed a previous project management degree. Northumbria University welcomes applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. The course is also available through part-time and distance learning modes, and with the option of an advanced practice element.
APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 7th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities.
Project management offers excellent starting salaries for those entering the profession, with salaries between £20,000 and £27,500 for those aged 24 and under. With career progression and experience this can rise up to and in excess of £70,000. The average (median) project management salary, as identified in a 2019 Salary and Market Trends Survey undertaken by the Association for Project Management (APM), is £47,500.
The course covers topics such as how to assess project feasibility, how to manage risks in projects, how to keep people working together, and how to develop a portfolio of projects.
There’s no need to have completed a previous project management degree. Northumbria University welcomes applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. The course is also available through part-time and distance learning modes, and with the option of an advanced practice element.
APM Academic Accreditation assesses programmes or modules to help students and professionals choose the best education in support of their project management careers. Academic Accreditation identifies courses and modules which are aligned to the APM Body of Knowledge, 7th edition. Working with other accreditation streams we offer clear, visible and joined-up career progression opportunities.
Level of Study
Postgraduate
Mode of Study
18 months full-time
3 other options available
Department
Architecture and Built Environment
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
January 2025
Fees
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You’ll undertake a final Masters level research project that will hone your skills in evaluating and applying research techniques and methodologies. The topic of the project will reflect your own unique interests.
Assessments are designed to give feedback as well as to monitor your level of achievement. The assessed projects will enable you to test your skills in ways that relate to current industrial practice. Specific assessment methods include assignments, written reports, exams, group presentations and debates.
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Northumbria’s strong research ethos is an essential aspect of how you will develop as a critical, reflective and independent thinker. Your project-based learning will benefit from the research activities of the teaching team.
Our specialist interests include information management, process improvement strategies, lean production, project-driven organisations, innovation diffusion, 4D planning and scheduling, and construction project management. Northumbria University is particularly known for working on Building Information Management (BIM).
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The course has the additional benefit of being accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the UK’s largest professional body for project managers.
When it comes to applying for jobs, our Careers and Employment Service offers a range of resources as well as support that’s available online and on a one-to-one basis.
This course will open up opportunities in project management roles in construction and many other industries. Past graduates have gone on to work for multinational companies such as BAE Systems, Volvo Car Group, NHS, Siemens, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Shell and Virgin Money. Job roles have included project managers, programme managers, project portfolio managers, management consultants, business developers, entrepreneurs, quality managers and directors.
If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.
The course could also lead you to a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD or Professional Doctorate.
Whatever you decide to do, you will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a Masters graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.
Our Project Management courses have an excellent reputation with employers, who can be confident that our graduates are ready to hit the ground running.
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Applicants should normally have:
A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
International qualifications:
If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English language requirements:
International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
Applicants should normally have a minimum of a lower second class (2:2) honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent. Professional qualifications that are equivalent to an honours degree may also be acceptable.
International applicants are required to have one of the following English language qualifications with grades as shown below.
The University also accepts many other English language qualifications and if you have any questions about our English Language requirements please contact the International Admissions Office and we will be glad to ass
Full UK Fee: £9,960
Full EU Fee: £19,000
Full International Fee: £19,000
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
Occasionally field trips are arranged. Not participating will not adversely affect your course performance but if you do want to participate, you may need to contribute up to £200.
Full UK Fee: £10,460
Full EU Fee: £19,750
Full International Fee: £19,750
Scholarships and Discounts
ADDITIONAL COSTS
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The following alternative study options are available for this course:
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