MSc Project Management at University of Sunderland

This design of this course enables people from any discipline or degree background to become project managers. The course content is in line with the requirements of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association for Project Management (APM). We invite experienced project professionals and project managers to contribute to the course. They share their experiences and provide real-world case studies. Past speakers include the Chief Information Officer of BT, a senior NHS project manager, and senior project management consultants.

Department: Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 2 years full-time (applied route with placement); 15 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (placement option)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The taught modules ensure you develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills. These include: Project Management basics; Project delivery methods including agile; International project management; Managing people and project leadership; Understanding organisations; Project funding and tendering; Project risk management; Quality management.

Career pathways

A master's degree in project management will open up a wide range of employment opportunities for you. Project Managers work in most sectors of industry, governments, consulting, non-profit organisations, the arts, and many other sectors. Past graduates of this course work in all these sectors and have developed successful and dynamic careers.

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