MSc (Project Management)

If you are still looking to apply for Postgraduate studies in January 2025, there are still places available. This programme will give you the necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to successful completion.

For the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) stage, you will study the following core module:

• Project Management Fundamentals (core, 20 credits)

To complete the PgDip stage, you will select a further 100 credits from the following optional modules:

• Case Studies in Project Management (optional, 20 credits)
• Postgraduate Research Methods (optional, 20 credits)
• Projects in Practice (optional, 20 credits)
• Sustainability & Organisational Strategy (optional, 20 credits)
• Project Risk Management (recommended option, 20 credits)
• Change Management and Leadership (optional, 20 credits)
• Any UWS module at SCQF level 11 (optional subject to approval by the Programme 
• Leader)

Successful completion of the PgDip allows you to proceed to the Masters module:

• MSc Project Management Dissertation (60 credits)
• Successfully completing the dissertation results in the award of MSc Project Management.
• A wide range of teaching and learning approaches are used to facilitate and enhance your learning.

Depending on whether teaching is face-to-face or online, examples include:

• Lectures 
• Tutorials 
• Computer laboratories 
• Seminars 
• Team work 
• Case studies

Our Project Management degree uses a variety of assessment methods. The below list provides a guide to the types of assessment methods you can expect: 

• Coursework assignments 
• Unseen examinations 
• Oral presentations 
• Final MSc dissertation

Breakdown of learning and teaching

• Scheduled learning: 27%
• Independent study: 73%
• Placement: the additional Professional Practice option (60 credits) comprises 100% work-based learning

Breakdown of assessment

• Exam: 10%
• Practical: 43%
• Coursework: 47%

Further study/research/development opportunities

• Successful completion of the MSc course prepares you for advanced research studies in related technology areas. You will have priority to be admitted to our MPhil/PhD degree courses.

Our accredited MSc Project Management course you will gain:

• The necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to successful completion
• Key skills for employment in the field of, and associated fields of, project management
• An enquiring, analytical and creative approach to managing projects

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.

Career prospects

• 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.