About the course

This programme equips students to investigate and evaluate the ways in which a variety of state and non-state organisations come together to address global problems.

　　Equally, the programme concerns how to analyse the development and impact of complex public policies. It is delivered by an international team of leading academics in the field.

　　Career-focused

　　Work-related learning underpins the teaching on this MSc with the use of employment-focused assessments and the use of improvement and evaluation projects as part of the assessment strategies.

　　Course staff enable you to build links with our existing partners through the Oxfam partnership and with wider civil society and public sector bodies.

　　The master's research dissertation module also offers you the opportunity to enhance your CV by undertaking a practice-based project as part of your final dissertation in collaboration with a public or third sector organisation.

　　Career prospects

　　Our Masters prepares gOur 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.raduates for the real world and provides you with a range of skills including project management, synthesis, analysis and evaluation, as well as policy analysis skills. These are attractive to government, state agencies, and civil society employers.

　　This research-informed Masters also prepares you well for further research studies, including PhD. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£21,250

Intake	Location
Term 3 (May), 2024	London
Term 1 (September), 2024	Paisley
Term 1 (September), 2024	London
Term 3 (May), 2025	London
Term 1 (September), 2025	London
Term 1 (September), 2025	Paisley
Term 3 (May), 2026	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of the West of Scotland

You should normally possess an Honours bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification.

　　Your application will also be considered if you posses an Ordinary bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, plus relevant industrial experience.

　　Applicants without either of the above may be considered with extensive relevant industrial experience at managerial level.

　　Students who have previously completed a PgDip in Project Management may be admitted to the MSc at the appropriate stage.

　　Qualification certificates/transcripts in English, English language proficiency test certificates, A signed academic reference on headed paper

　　CV in English, Proof of funding (if required), Passport

　　IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT : 78 no sub-test less than: Reading: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 17 Writing: 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of the West of Scotland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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