MSc Project Management (online) at University of the West of England, Bristol

Programme overview

The MSc Project Management (online) is a flexible, two-year part-time online master's course delivered by Bristol Business School. It covers project management principles through to strategic projects in complex environments.

Faculty: Bristol Business School | Department: Bristol Business School | Duration: Two years part-time (online) | Intake: Multiple intake months (module order depends on intake month); entry year 2027/28 | Study mode: Online; part-time | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 comprises six of ten compulsory modules, including Project Management Life Cycle and Processes, Project Management Methodologies, Leadership in Project Environments, Project Complexity and Risk Management and Project Finance. Year 2 comprises the remaining four modules plus The Project Challenge. Learning is asynchronous online (12-18 hours per week) and assessed through portfolios, case studies, presentations, reports, reflective diaries, essays and exams.

Career pathways

Graduates work as project managers, programme coordinators, change managers, product development leaders or operations managers across sectors such as aerospace, technology, construction, healthcare and finance, with organisations including Boeing, Airbus, HSBC and the Ministry of Defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent. Applicants without this who have at least 12 months' relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications are considered case by case. Applications need identification documents, a personal statement (300-500 words) and/or a 4-5 minute video presentation, a motivation letter, a CV or LinkedIn profile if the academic requirement is not met, and proof of English where applicable. International applicants need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, or approved equivalent; a proof of English exemption may apply (for example three years of high school in a majority English-speaking country or a higher qualification taught in English).

Intake: Multiple intake months (module order depends on intake month); entry year 2027/28

Duration: Two years

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