About this course
Our MSc in Project Management is a leading innovative programme that delves into pivotal concepts and methods relevant to various sectors both nationally and internationally.
As part of our programme you'll:
- engage in an analytical exploration of key project management concepts, considering various perspectives
- connect with academic experts, industry professionals, and project management organisations
- gain experience in project planning and execution, enhancing your practical skills and preparing you for diverse roles in numerous project related sectors
- benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted at the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM), integrating the latest findings directly into your learning experience
As businesses increasingly adopt project and portfolio-based strategies, the need for proficient project managers is increasingly rapidly. Research suggests that by 2030, there will be a global requirement for an additional 25 million project management professionals. This demand is underscored by the fact that a significant number of UK government policies are executed via major projects, emphasising the pivotal importance of this profession.
Our MSc Project Management particularly stands out for its approach which emphasises strategic value and relevance, focusing on current and future practices by incorporating research insights on areas such as artificial intelligence in project management, agile methodologies and digital transformation, risk management in a global context, sustainability and green project management, remote and virtual team management, and blockchain technology in distributed project coordination, amongst others.
Our programme welcomes a vibrant mix of students, ranging from recent graduates to seasoned professionals, representing a multitude of countries and academic backgrounds. This diversity enriches the learning experience, preparing you for the global challenges of project management.
Apply now and join us to transform your career with our thought-leading MSc in Project Management.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes.
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
Course lead
Dr Nicholas Dacre is an Associate Professor of Project Management and the Director of the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM) at the University of Southampton.
He is a distinguished Fellow of the Chartered Association for Project Management (FAPM) and holds the position of Vice Chair within the British Academy of Management's Project Management Special Interest Group. With over two decades of experience spanning academia and industry, Dr Dacre has established a notable reputation for generating impactful research. His work, in collaboration with international partners, industry leaders, and the UK government, focuses on the cutting-edge 'ITS Complex' research areas, which encompass Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability within complex projects.
Visit Dr Nicolas Dacre's staff profile to learn more about his work.
“Throughout my degree, Dr Nicholas Dacre helped me sharpen my critical thinking and develop skills that I need to successfully lead difficult initiatives in my organisation. The entire department offered me a number of unique opportunities, from seminars with APM and PMI, to work experience.”
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Course location
This course is based at Highfield.
Awarding body
This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.
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The Course Description Document details your course overview, your course structure and how your course is taught and assessed.
Entry requirements
You’ll need a 2:1 degree with evidence of essay based study.
Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.
We do not accept the following subjects:
- Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as 'Business English', 'Applied English', or 'Translation', are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK.
- Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art, graphic design, photography, television broadcasting, script writing, or performance/dance.
English language requirements
If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:
IELTS score requirements
- overall score
- 6.5
- reading
- 6.5
- writing
- 6.5
- speaking
- 6.0
- listening
- 6.0
We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.
If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Pre-masters
If you don’t meet the academic requirements, you can complete a pre-master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. Learn more about the programmes available.
Recognition of professional experience
If you don't have the exact entry requirements, but you have significant work experience in this sector we’ll assess your relevant professional experience, your subject knowledge and your aptitude for learning.
Your application will be considered on individual merit and you may be asked to attend an interview.
Got a question?
Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
Course structure
You'll study this full-time master’s course over 12 months.
In the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll study the taught part of your course.
This is made up of core and compulsory modules that everyone on the course takes. You'll also choose modules from a list of options covering topics like:
- complexity, uncertainty and subjectivity
- knowledge management or accounting and control
- ethics and corporate social responsibility
During semester 2 you’ll begin preparing for your dissertation.
For the last 3 months, you’ll work independently to research and write your dissertation. You’ll have one-to-one meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.
Modules
The modules outlined provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. As a research-led University, we undertake a continuous review of our course to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Find out why, when and how we might make changes.
For entry in academic year 2025 to 2026
Year 1 modules
You must study the following modules :
Decision Making and Analysis in Projects
Decision making and analysis are among the most critical skills of successful project managers throughout their career. Significance of these skills and the outcome of decisions in a project’s success or failure have been emphasised in theory and highly a...
Dissertation (PM and SOSCM)
The dissertation stage of your Postgraduate programme involves an extended, independent investigation of a topic of your own choosing and the preparation of a 15,000-word dissertation describing your work. You will attend 10 sessions where you will work ...
Project Management - People and Organisations
The specific nature of projects as temporary and unique activities has implications on managing project teams and the human aspects of project-based organisations. The module introduces different aspects and approaches to managing and leading projects and...
Project Management - Processes
The global and rapid growth of managing by projects in every sector, industry, and company type has led to the development of pan-sector theories and bodies of knowledge in project management. However, there are specific concerns in managing different typ...
Project Risk Management
Project risk management has evolved significantly over many years, but there are conflicting views about what constitutes best practice. This course provides an overview of best practice as outlined in the course text with a critical comparison of alterna...
You must also choose from the following modules :
Accounting and Control
The module has been designed to provide you with a basic understanding of published financial statements and how such statements can be analysed, in order to draw inferences concerning the financial performance and viability of an organisation. The mo...
Accounting and Finance for Actuarial Science
This module is designed to provide an introduction to financial accounting, corporate finance and financial management of organisations. The module is intended for students from any academic discipline who have an interest in accounting and finance as an ...
Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making
This module is intended to provide you with a blend of theory and current practice in organisational decision making and data management. The module critically discusses the complexity of organisational decision making by identifying key concepts and rele...
Enterprise, Entrepreneurship and New Business Venturing
The module discusses key elements of new business venturing and provides a broad understanding of the entrepreneurship process.
Extended Project Management Knowledge
As a Project Management (PM) MSc student, you have developed your understanding of the fundamental areas of PM through your two compulsory modules in the first semester: i.e. MANG6310 and MANG6311 and are learning more through MANG6312 and MANG6143 in sec...
Information Systems and Digital Technologies
The module aims to introduce you to the fields of information systems and the digital aspects of management in contemporary organisations. You will be introduced to the key definitions and conceptualisations of information systems. The distinction b...
International Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics
This module gives an overview of moral philosophy and shows how such ethical theories apply in a business context. This module also covers the development of the concept and the meaning of the terms ‘corporate social responsibility’ (CSR) in a business co...
Managing Complexity, Uncertainty and Subjectivity
This module addresses the inter-related activities of defining, developing, exploring and working with ill-structured organisational problems. Such activities are often classed as problem structuring activities, and they can be contrasted with activities...
Managing within a Global Context
The focus of this module is on management and organisation of, and by people across the global context. The aim of the module is to provide learners with a wide-ranging and critical understanding of managing and organising in the context of the rapidly ch...
Marketing in the Digital Age for Business
The focus of Marketing in the Digital Age is on the evolution of marketing in the context of today’s rapidly changing digital business environment. It examines how digital technologies have combined with advanced practitioner thinking to challenge and cha...
Organisational Development
This module focuses on organisation development (OD) and facilitation and provides you with a core body of knowledge necessary to understand and practice organisation development within contemporary organisations. You will be introduced to the underpinnin...
Strategic Management
Strategic management is central to the operation of a variety of businesses in different sectors and environments. The creation of a strategy and the management of its implementation are important in developing businesses that can create and sustain a com...
Strategic Operations Management
In the past, where organisations tended to be more hierarchical than today, the words, "strategy" and "operations" were almost mutually exclusive. In today's highly competitive environment, though, strategic operations capabilities must be in place in ord...
Learning and assessment
Learning
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars, group work and practical exercises. Our academics use real-world case studies for you to analyse encouraging you to explore new concepts and apply your learning.
Guest speakers from the private and public sector and from professional bodies will give you an insight into current practice and career options.
You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a unique Project Management competition with APM.
Assessment
Assessment methods vary depending on your chosen modules, typical methods include:
- exams
- coursework
- group presentations and projects
- dissertation project
Dissertation
As part of this course, you’ll complete a 15,000 word dissertation project on a topic of your choice. This will enable you to specialise in an area of interest and put research skills into practice with the support of an academic.
You academic support will begin in semester two and the final project should be submitted in September.
Academic Support
Every student is allocated a personal academic tutor who can advise on course-related matters, and you’ll be invited to information-giving meetings at key stages of the course.
Careers
Graduates of our programme may want to pursue careers in numerous sectors, reflecting the universal relevance and application of project management.
Finance and Banking: Leading projects that shape the future of finance, from fintech innovations to international banking operations.
Information Technology: Managing projects at the forefront of software development, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
Construction and Engineering: Overseeing complex projects in infrastructure development, urban planning, and sustainability initiatives.
Retail and E-Commerce: Streamlining operations and managing projects in the world of retail, including online platforms.
Manufacturing: Enhancing efficiency and innovation in production processes through strategic project management.
Public Sector: Driving significant projects that implement government policies and public services.
Healthcare: Leading projects that improve healthcare delivery, from hospital infrastructure to public health initiatives.
Education: Managing projects that shape the future of education through technological integration and curriculum development.
Arts and Culture: Overseeing projects that contribute to the cultural sector, including festivals, exhibitions, and community programs.
You’ll also have access to resources available via the UoS Careers and Employability Service and the Careers, Employability, Placements and Alumni Relations (CEPAR).
Careers services at Southampton
We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:
- work experience schemes
- CV/resume and interview skills workshops
- networking events
- careers fairs attended by top employers
- a wealth of volunteering opportunities
- study abroad and summer school opportunities
We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:
- our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
- a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
- our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared
Fees, costs and funding
Tuition fees
Fees for a year's study:
- UK students pay £15,800.
- EU and international students pay £31,500.
Deposit
If you're an international student on a full-time course, we'll ask you to pay £2,000 of your tuition fees in advance, as a deposit.
Your offer letter will tell you when this should be paid and provide full terms and conditions.
Find out about exemptions, refunds and how to pay your deposit on our tuition fees for overseas students page.
What your fees pay for
Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and any exams. The fee you pay will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.
Find out how to pay your tuition fees.
Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.
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10% alumni discount
If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.
Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK nationals only)
This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. Find out if you're eligible.
Southampton Business School Postgraduate UK Scholarship
A scholarship is available to home fee paying students studying an eligible postgraduate master's at Southampton Business School.
Find out more about the Southampton Business School Postgraduate UK Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.
Southampton Business School Deans Postgraduate Scholarship
A scholarship of £9,000 is available to international students studying for an eligible postgraduate master’s at Southampton Business School.
Find out more about the Southampton Business School Deans Postgraduate Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.
Southampton Business School Postgraduate International Scholarship
A scholarship is available to international students studying for an eligible postgraduate master’s at the Southampton Business School.
Find out more about the Southampton Business School Postgraduate International Scholarship, including eligibility and conditions.
Other postgraduate funding options
A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.
Funding for EU and international students
Find out about funding you could get as an international student.
How to apply
- Use the blue 'apply for this course' button on this page to take you to our postgraduate admissions system.
- Create an account which gives you access to your own application portal. .
- Search for the course you want to apply for.
- Complete the application form and upload any supporting documents.
- Pay the £50 application assessment fee, (there are some exemptions, check terms and conditions).
- Submit your application.
For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications.
Application deadlines
UK students
The deadline to apply for this course is Tuesday 9 September 2025, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.
International students
The deadline to apply for this course is Tuesday 26 August 2025, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.
Application assessment fee
We’ll ask you to pay a £50 application assessment fee if you’re applying for a postgraduate taught course.
This is an extra one-off charge which is separate to your tuition fees and is payable per application. It covers the work and time it takes us to assess your application. You’ll be prompted to pay when you submit your application which won’t progress until you've paid.
If you're a current or former University of Southampton student, or if you’re applying for certain scholarships, you will not need to pay the fee. PGCE applications through GOV.UK and Master of Research (MRes) degree applications are also exempt. Find out if you’re exempt on our terms and conditions page.
Supporting information
When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course.
You’ll need to include information about:
- your knowledge of the subject area
- why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
- how you intend to use your qualification
References are not required for this programme.
Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.
What happens after you apply
You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.
We receive a high volume of applications for this course. This means you may not receive a response to your application for up to 12 weeks.
If we offer you a place, you will need to accept the offer within 30 working days. If you do not meet this deadline, we will offer your place to another applicant.
Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.
Equality and diversity
We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.
Got a question?
Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000
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