Applied Project Management | University of Sunderland

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Course summary

Take your first step to becoming a project management professional and join one of the world’s fastest growing professions. Develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills. Undertake a professional placement and put your new skills into practice.

This MSc Project Management course 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 will have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement (subject to availability), to develop a professional practice project, working alongside industry. This will allow you to put your skills into practice, enhancing your employability.

Open days

University of Sunderland in London - Open Day
14 Mar 2026, 13:00
London

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
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.

Subject Spotlights

Subject Spotlights give you the chance to try a higher education course before you apply. Delivered by the lecturers themselves you will gain insight into what it's like to study the course and give your personal statement a boost.

Sustainable Engineering: Saving Planet Earth
with Dave Knapton from the University of Sunderland
What Is The Impact Of Contemporary Artists In Society?
with Dr Suzy O’Hara from the University of Sunderland
Cancer, Brain Tumours & Rogue Cells: The Science Behind The Killer Disease
with Dr Shafiq Ahmed from University of Sunderland
Injury, Recovery, End-Of-Careers And Concussion. The Reality Of Life In Sport.
with Abbie Taylor from University of Sunderland
Exploring Vulnerability Through A Criminological Lense
with Sarah Connelly from the University of Sunderland
Computer Science: Is Generative AI The Problem Or The Solution?
with Dr Aminu Usman from the University of Sunderland
Euthanasia: Should It Be Legalised In The UK?
with Dr Kieran Doran from University of Sunderland
Visual Storytelling: The Magic Of The Movies.
with Nicholas Glean from the University of Sunderland
And Breathe: The Respiratory System Explained
with Charlotte Anderson from the University of Sunderland
Influencing Consumer Behaviour: The Power Of The Brand.
with Iraa Wimpenny from University of Sunderland
The Psychology Of Males: What's Going On Inside The Male Mind?
with Dr Becci Owens from University of Sunderland

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England	£9000	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9000	Year 1
Scotland	£9000	Year 1
Wales	£9000	Year 1
EU	£17000	Year 1
International	£17000	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

University of Sunderland

Edinburgh Building, City Campus
Chester Road
Sunderland
SR1 3SD

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Course contact details

Main Contact

Email:student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

Phone:0191 515 3000

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