Program Overview

Overview

The Project Management MSc programme is designed to equip students with the advanced knowledge, critical and analytical skills, and strategic mindset required to manage projects effectively across diverse industries and global contexts.

What You'll Learn

Throughout the course, students will:

• Master the project life cycle, gaining practical insights into key project management themes
• Develop critical problem-solving skills, learning to navigate uncertainties, risks, and challenges in project environments
• Enhance research and analytical abilities, acquiring advanced research skills to assess emerging project management issues and devise evidence-based solutions
• Refine leadership and teamwork capabilities, cultivating the ability to operate effectively in different team roles
• Strengthen communication and stakeholder management abilities, learning to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and optimise project resources

Modules

The programme includes the following modules:

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Managing Project Uncertainty and Complexity
  • Group Consultancy in Project Management
  • Project Management Programme Community
  • Quality Management, Tools and Techniques
  • Project Management
  • Dissertation in Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Managing Organisations and People
  • Research Methods (OLSCM)
  • Business Context and Operations
• Optional Modules:
  • Realising value from digital business
  • Managing Change in Organisations
  • Data Analytics for Managers
  • Strategic Service Management
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • Artificial Intelligence in Business

How You'll Learn

The programme is delivered through a range of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical workshop/real-life industrial case analysis
• Group consultancy projects Assessment methods include:
• Case study
• Design or creative project
• Dissertation
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral presentation
• Practical lab report
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Reflective log
• Research proposal
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Your Development

The programme is designed to support students' professional development, providing opportunities to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of project management principles
• Develop leadership and teamwork abilities
• Enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Cultivate strong communication and negotiation skills
• Acquire advanced research methodologies
• Develop critical assessment and analytical skills

Your Future

Graduates of the Project Management MSc programme will be well-equipped for a wide range of leadership roles across industries, including:

• Project manager
• Programme manager
• Consultant in project management
• Operations manager
• Risk and compliance manager
• Supply chain or logistics manager
• Innovation and change manager

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked among the top universities globally, with:

• 42% of research classified as 4* world-leading
• 65% increase in research power since 2014
• Global Top 140 University (QS World University Rankings 2026)
• Global Top 160 University (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry:

• Home students: £15,700
• International students: £30,800 The University offers a range of scholarships, including:
• Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships
• Searchable postgraduate funding database

Entry Requirements

The programme requires:

• A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any subject
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills)
  • Pearson: 62 overall (with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills)
  • Duolingo English Test: 105 overall (with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills)
  • TOEFL: 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in all sub-skills)

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted online, with a deadline of September for the September intake. International students are recommended to apply at least two months before the course starts. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK. The programme code for the MSc Project Management is 5530F.