MSc Project Management (18 Months)

Northumbria University, Newcastle

This course will give you project management skills that are widely transferable. Project management offers excellent starting salaries for those entering the profession, with salaries between £20,000 and £27,500 for those aged 24 and under. With career progression and experience this can rise up to and in excess of £70,000. The average (median) project management salary, as identified in a 2019 Salary and Market Trends Survey undertaken by the Association for Project Management (APM), is £47,500. The course covers topics such as how to assess project feasibility, how to manage risks in projects, how to keep people working together, and how to develop a portfolio of projects. There’s no need to have completed a previous project management degree. Northumbria University welcomes applicants from a variety of academic backgrounds. The course is also available through part-time and distance learning modes, and with the option of an advanced practice element.The course meets a particular need for professional training in project management. Many of the modules involve field visits and guest lectures, allowing you to understand the processes being used to manage construction projects and to talk with experienced managers. This will give you extra insights that increase your competitive edge.

Mechanical and Construction Engineering