Project Management, MSc

Note for international and European applicants: details of how your qualification compares to the published academic entry requirements can be found on our Country Specific Entry Requirements page.

This is a conversion course targeted at students who do not have an undergraduate background in Business Management.

To be eligible, you must attain a 2:2 in an undergraduate degree, in a cognate discipline.

Students from Nigeria must attain a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Lower Division classification; or CGPA 2.0 out of 4.0; or CGPA 2.4 out of 5.0; or CGPA 3.0 out of 7.0.

Students from India must attain a Bachelor’s Degree with 55% overall; or CGPA 6.1 out of 10; or 4.5 out of 7.0; or 2.67 out of 4.0.

Students from other nations are advised to check International equivalence to a UK 2.2.

Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5. A list of equivalent tests is provided here. If you have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of English, you may be exempt from this requirement – click here for further information.

For students who fall short of only the English language requirement, we offer a range of Pre-Master's training programmes that you may take before starting your Master's qualification.

The key to the delivery of this programme is experiential learning, or ‘learning through doing’. Therefore, you will have the opportunity to apply industry-level tools, techniques and systems to industry-relevant problems.

This will include industry visits, guest talks and discussions with experts, as well as having the opportunity to undertake industry-recognised qualifications such as PRINCE 2. This approach enables hands-on experience, allowing you to apply theoretical concepts to practical scenarios, bridging the gap between classroom learning and professional practice.

Your experiential learning will also be supported by having access to a range of real-world projects and scenarios. These can include: case studies and simulations, allowing you to explore complex project management scenarios in a controlled environment, supporting the development of critical thinking and decision-making skills; collaboration learning, by working on group projects that mimic real-world project teams, which help you develop teamworking and communication skills, and industry engagement, through workshops and networking opportunities, that provide you with insights into current industry practices and trends.

The teaching on the programme will be delivered in a research-led learning environment, in which you will be provided with the most up-to-date knowledge. This approach ensures that the programme remains relevant and equips you with the knowledge, skills and attributes required for project management, as it continually evolves.

You will be taught by academic staff that are leaders in their field, and who will be joined at times by guest lecturers from academia and industry, who bring the latest findings from research and practice into the classroom. We will be seeking close links with the manufacturing, engineering, aerospace and construction sectors.

The programme also integrates with a wide range of digital tools, platforms, and software to enhance learning and teaching, support flexible study, and develop your digital literacy skills, ready for the workplace.

No Provision

Unfortunately, there is currently no formal Welsh-medium provision on this course. If you would like to let us know that you are interested in pursuing an element of your course through the medium of Welsh, please email astudio@abertawe.ac.uk to indicate your interest along with your year of entry and we will do our best to see what is possible.

Whilst this course does not offer academic content delivered in Welsh, the University can provide you with the following, and Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you:

• An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
• Personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
• The opportunity to create and submit your coursework or sit your exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be assessed in Welsh.
• A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
• One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
• The opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.
• Membership of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

Visit the Welsh Language Rights webpage for further information about Students' Welsh Language Rights.

You will be taught by a team of experienced academics from research, academic and industry backgrounds. Their wide-ranging knowledge and expertise are linked closely with the module content you are taught, ensuring you learn the most relevant and up to date information and develop the knowledge, professional skills and expertise needed to launch your career.

The staff who teach on this programme will primarily include:

• Mr Sebastian Kitching
• Mr David Bolton
• Dr Dafydd Cotterell
• Dr Paul Davies
• Dr Sam Buxton
• Dr Helen Williams
• Dr John Mulyata
• Professor Andrew Thomas

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

International students and part-time study: It may be possible for some students to study part-time under the Student Visa route. However, this is dependent on factors relating to the course and your individual situation. It may also be possible to study with us if you are already in the UK under a different visa category (e.g. Tier 1 or 2, PBS Dependant, ILR etc.). Please visit the University information on Visas and Immigration for further guidance and support.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Please apply through the University’s Application system.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.

Contact Details

• Make a postgraduate enquiry
• International students contact our International Team