MSc Programme and Project Management

Course overview

This MSc focuses on project and programme management, preparing students for roles such as: • Project Manager • Programme Manager • Portfolio/Project Office roles • Project Management Consultant The course develops practical skills in project planning, PRINCE2, risk management, business intelligence, sustainability and research. Chester is also a PRINCE2 Accredited Training Organisation; PRINCE2 training/exam costs are additional to tuition.

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£15,500 / year

Initial deposit

£1,500 initial deposit is required to proceed with the interview. 100% tuition fee deposit/payment is required to receive the CAS letter.

Country

England

Campus

Exton Park

About this information

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Alternative English Requirements

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Entry requirements

General entry requirements

You normally need: 2:2 honours degree or above. International applicants need a bachelor's degree broadly equivalent to UK undergraduate standards. Chester accepts a wide range of qualifications and assesses applications individually; relevant work experience may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

PG: Up to £2,250 £1,250 confirmed tuition fee discount Additional £1,000 Merit Scholarship for students with 65% or above UG: Up to £1,000 Merit Scholarship 75% required for Science subjects 80% required for Humanities subjects

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

After the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£1,500

Course modules

Core Modules — 20 credits each • PPM Fundamentals and Skills — Core concepts and skills of programme/project management. • Project Management with PRINCE2 — Project management using the PRINCE2 methodology. • Management of Risk — Identifying, assessing and managing project/organisational risks. • Applied Business Intelligence for Project Managers — Data analytics and business intelligence for project decisions. • Sustainability in Industrial Projects — Sustainability, ESG, circular economy and environmental management. • Research Methods — Research design, data collection, ethics and data analysis. Optional Module • Research Dissertation — 60 credits — Independent research on a project/programme-management topic. 2-Year Route Instead of the traditional dissertation, you can choose: • Professional Placement — Minimum 30 weeks / 1,000 work-based hours. • Professional Project — Client-led project with practical industry experience.