MSc Programme and Project Management at University of Chester

We have designed our course to produce ‘hands-on’ professionals who have access to a broad range of career possibilities in project management, either as project managers in their own right or as members of a Programme, Portfolio or Project Office. For people new to project management, this course will give you a thorough grounding in the discipline, enabling you to start in this field with confidence.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: School of Computer and Engineering Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (Full-Time, Part-Time); 2 years (Full-Time with Project/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, January 2028, May 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain practical skills and undertake research tasks, while being supported by our expert tutor team. Critical thinking, analysis and reflection, as well as research and academic writing, are developed throughout the entire course. Core modules include PPM Fundamentals and Skills, Project Management with PRINCE2, Management of Risk, Applied Business Intelligence for Project Managers, Sustainability in Industrial Projects, Research Methods.

Career pathways

Project Management is a key skill that has been witnessing growing demand due to the increasing scale and complexity of projects being undertaken across all industries. Demand over the next 10 years for project managers is growing faster than demand for workers in other occupations.

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