MSc Applied Project Management at University of West London

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of using project management techniques across a wide range of business settings. On this practical course, you will examine the role of applied project management in specific sectors and discover how to plan, control, monitor and deliver successful projects. The course will help you gain the generic skills and understanding that you need to fulfil your particular business and organisational needs.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time; 19 months extended masters; 15 months extended masters; 20 months enhanced extended masters; 19 months enhanced extended masters; 20 months full-time with internship; 2 years part-time; 19 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; internship option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027, October 2026, June 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this career-oriented applied project management course, you will learn how to use structured concepts and frameworks to tackle unstructured, complex real-world scenarios. You can expect to see core theories reflected and tested in your case studies and in-course assessments. The APM course is divided into three parts. Modules include: Principles of Project Management; Strategic Portfolio Management; Team Dynamics and Leadership; Project Finance and Marketing; Employability Skills and Employment; Learning and Professional Development; Internship - Industry Experience; Consultancy and Technological Innovation; Managing Innovation and Change; Employability Skills and Employment (for Internship students only).

Career pathways

APM Graduates will be ready to join the project management team in many different organisations, from SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) to the largest global corporations, and across multiple fields. Alternatively, you may want to explore a related area of study.

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