MSc Project Management at University of the West of Scotland

Industry practitioners will deliver lectures on key topics and there are also work-based opportunities. In every business, and in every industry, effective project management is essential. Project managers plan and organise resources and people to ensure projects finish on time, within budget and meet the requirements of the business. This MSc prepares you for a rewarding career in project management.

Duration: 1 year full-time, typically 2-3 years part-time / All London intakes: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; online  |  Intake: Paisley: January, May, September; London: January, May, September; Online: September  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme will give you the necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to successful completion. To complete the PgDip stage, you will select a further 100 credits from the following optional modules: Modules include: Project Management Fundamentals, Case Studies in Project Management, Postgraduate Research Methods, Projects in Practice, Sustainability & Organisational Strategy, Project Risk Management (recommended option, 20 credits), Change Management and Leadership, MSc Project Management Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to gain employment as project managers in a wide field of organisations such as consultancy firms, construction, manufacturing, events and service organisations. Graduates have found employment in companies such as DXC, SPX Clyde Union as well as Local Authorities. This course is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).

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