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MSc Project Management

Elevate your project management expertise and lead with confidence with the University of Roehampton’s Association for Project Management (APM) accredited degree. Deliver projects with results and empower your team as a dynamic project leader.
Time investment
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Online
Cost
£9,500
Language
English

About this degree

Become a project management powerhouse with an accredited degree

Take charge, elevate your skillset, and become the project leader every organisation needs with Roehampton’s Online MSc Project Management. Take the next step in earning an accredited qualification and embark on a transformative journey that fine-tunes your strategic and operational capabilities.

Master of agile project management 

Agile project management has become an industry standard. On this degree, you’ll adopt an agile mindset to refine your ability to manage and influence projects across industries.  Aligned with AgilePM Foundation’s curriculum, you’ll learn to embrace flexibility, respond to changing requirements, and deliver high-quality results in dynamic environments.

Gain risk management and leadership skills

Beyond agile project management, this degree also sets you up to become an expert in managing projects strategically. You’ll discover how to apply both hard and soft skills when managing teams, change, and risk. These critical business skills, demanded by today’s top employers, will position you as a leader capable of navigating complex challenges and driving success across projects.

You’ll gain these competencies by working through engaging modules, hands-on projects, and real-world case studies, designed to transform you into a global business leader of tomorrow.

Enhance your expertise with a real-world research

As part of your degree, you’ll tackle an identified business problem, critique it, and offer a theory-driven solution. This module provides a valuable opportunity to apply your knowledge and theory to real-world challenges, either through consultancy for a specific organisation or applied research addressing pressing business issues.

Earn an internationally recognised qualification

Roehampton’s MSc Project Management programme is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM), the only chartered membership organisation for project professionals, boasting over 40,000 members and 400 corporate partners. 

In earning this qualification, you’ll demonstrate your proven project management capabilities and gain access to professional development resources, including networking opportunities, qualifications, career support, and more.

Advance your career at a top-ranked business school

With their cutting-edge digital learning platforms, comprehensive learning modules, unmatched student support, and widespread global alumni network, Roehampton has propelled itself into top 10 status. 

Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings), Roehampton is a university of choice for modern day business leaders.

Learn online with industry experts at the University of Roehampton

Roehampton’s Online MSc in Project Management has been engineered for the everyday working professional. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to progress your studies – and your career – with flexible learning options that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, providing you with the tools and knowledge to advance in the global business arena. 

You’ll collaborate with industry-leading educators and seasoned experts on modules that challenge your critical thinking, develop essential skills, and foster practical application. Plus, you’ll benefit from personalised guidance and unmatched support throughout your online journey.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton is where ambition meets opportunity.

Expert-led programmes with industry-focused curricula challenge up-and-coming professionals to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop the expertise needed for career growth. 

With flexible learning environments and on-demand support, Roehampton empowers you not just to adapt to changing industries but to drive innovation within them. 

Learning outcomes

Advanced strategy tools

Utilise cutting-edge, strategic tools and apply these frameworks in real-world business scenarios, driving business growth.

Lead agile transformations

Master agile project management principles and gain hands-on experience managing Agile projects with materials.

Optimise risk management

Develop comprehensive risk management strategies applicable to various industries, including IT, construction, and business mergers.

Drive organisational change

Upskill in leadership to effectively execute change management strategies and initiatives.

Excel in research and analysis

Develop rigorous research and analytical skills, applying theoretical concepts to practical project management scenarios.

Additional information

To be eligible for Roehampton’s Online MSc, you should hold a second-class honours degree from a recognised university. However, Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply as well.

This degree is delivered in English. If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll need to demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency through a valid English language qualification that is no older than two years from the date of issue. Accepted language tests and scores for postgraduate degrees include:
  • IELTS Academic – 6.5 overall
  • Roehampton’s English Language Test – 6.5 overall
  • Kaplan Test of English – 478-509 overall (equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall)
  • TOEFL IBT – 89 overall
  • PTE Academic – 59 overall
  • Cambridge – 176 overall

This 180-credit MSc is offered as a full-time and part-time programme. Each 20-credit module runs for about 10 weeks, challenging you to stretch your professional skills and gain real-world applications you can immediately use on the job.

You’ll work through a variety of assessments, collaborate with a global network of peers, and engage in interactive discussions, all designed to deepen your expertise and broaden your perspectives.

  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Risk Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Leadership and Team Management

Upon completing your advanced online qualification from the University of Roehampton, you’ll walk away ready to take on a range of roles within and across industries, including:
  • Project Manager
  • Agile Project Manager
  • Project Risk Manager

  • Academic qualifications (certificate or transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

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