Overview

This MSc Applied Project Management course at University of Sunderland is designed to teach people from any discipline or degree background, unlike other project management courses. Whether you are from a business, arts or technical background this course is for you.

The course has been designed in line with the requirements of both the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association for Project Management (APM).

The taught modules ensure you develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills. In addition, you'll be provided with the opportunity to undertake a professional placement (subject to availability) and put your skills into practice, enhancing your employability. You'll have the chance to find your own placements or to develop professional practice projects, working alongside our industry links through the Institute for Automotive and Manufacturing Advanced Practice (AMAP) and the Sustainable Advanced Manufacturing (SAM) project.

Why us?

Innovative teaching designed to ensure you finish your course with the skills needed to work in real-world project management
We have over two decades of experience teaching Project Management at MSc level here at the University of Sunderland
The course provides the opportunity to undertake professional practice through a placement in an industry organisation (subject to availability) or professional practice work relevant to the course

Teaching is up to date and based around recent research in the various course subjects
Masterclasses from various speakers from organisations, government and industry
All MSc Project Management students get a free copy of the latest Microsoft Project Professional

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project Management and Control
Project Delivery and International Project Management
Commercial and Contractual Issues in Project Management

Leaderships and Management of Project Risk
Quality and People

Professional Practice

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

Most courses are open for applications all year round – but we’d highly recommend applying at least six months before the start date.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.
We usually require applicants to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. We will also consider applicants who have other qualifications and substantial work experience.
Applicants will need to secure a placement which will be supported by the School of Engineering, Sunderland Futures and Placement Support colleagues. Where placements cannot be sourced you will either undertake a professional practice placement or transfer to MSc Project Management.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19000 GBP / year

≈ 19000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Funding

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