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MSc Project Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MSc provides specialist and advanced technical and interpersonal tool-sets for careers in project, programme and portfolio management. It is aligned with professional bodies in project management including APM, and explores methodologies, processes, leadership, cultural diversity, operations and strategy. Exit points are available at PGCert (60 credits) and PGDip.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management  |  Department: Project Management  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules (20 credits each): Project Management Theory and Practice, Project Leadership, Strategic Project Management, Project Risk Management, Project Commercial Management, Management of Mega and Complex Projects, plus a 40-credit Capstone Project. Options (subject to demand): Project Management Innovations, Project Finance, Project Data Analytics.

Career pathways

Graduates can take project management roles across sectors including engineering, construction, built environment, surveying, manufacturing, energy, oil and gas, banking, finance, IT, health and public services, and can progress to doctoral study by research or professional routes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree (normally 2:2 or above), or a Higher Apprenticeship in Project Management with two years' relevant work experience in a project team role, or five years' relevant work experience in a project team role (or two years in programme and portfolio roles). Higher-level professional qualifications may give exemption from some taught modules. Selection by application form and personal statement and, if necessary, an interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time home Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed; period not stated in the table. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time international Postgraduate Masters (including MRes) fee as listed. Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: 1 year full time

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