Overview
The demand for people to fill project management-oriented positions is high and growing. 2.3 million people annually will be needed fill all the roles expected to open by 2030 (Source: The Project Management Institute). Companies are looking for leaders to solve problems and build relationships. These leaders need to utilise the tools at the heart of modern project management.
Our Project Management Masters is the perfect place to gain these essential skills and kickstart your career.
Our course curriculum maps to the Association for Project Management Body of Knowledge. This ensures you have a competitive edge in the job market after graduating. Employers will know that you're able to deal with the challenges that businesses face.
Get ready for a project management career
Our postgraduate course in project management is ideal whether you are looking to start out in project management or enhance your existing qualifications.
- Learn the software skills employers want. Go hands-on with MS Project, PRINCE2 frameworks, data analytics platforms and agile boards.
- Become a project management leader. You'll develop the skills needed to lead diverse teams and to communicate effectively.
- Prepare for project management in any industry. Your skills will be prized in every sector, including technology-driven fields such as renewable energy, IT or infrastructure.
- Our Applied Project Practice module gives you the chance to go in-depth on a project and enhance your skills. Complete your project in a current workplace or a realistic simulated environment where you have to balance priorities, identify problems and justify your decisions.
Develop cutting-edge skills at Stirling
Our project management course covers the latest trends in the industry. Explore digital transformation, AI-driven approaches and learn how to utilise sustainable practices.
- See how AI is transforming project management and get hands-on experience how it can be used to enhance efficiency and support decision-making. Explore the ethical and professional implications of using AI for project management.
- Learn how sustainability contributes to successful project delivery, and how to balance it alongside other key drivers of organisational performance such as governance and strategy.
Everything you study brings together theory and practice. You’ll conduct hands-on simulations and case studies using advanced data visualisation tools. Industry experts will help you to apply your skills in a business setting.
We are AACSB accredited
The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.
We understand what it takes to succeed in the exciting global project management market, and we’ll make sure that you do too. Start your journey towards a career in project management today at the University of Stirling.
Top reasons to study with us
Flexible learning
If you’re interested in studying a module from this course, the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma then please email Graduate Admissions to discuss your course of study.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
International entry requirements
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill.
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill.
- IBT TOEFL 80 overall with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking.
See our information on English language requirements for more details on the language tests we accept and options to waive these requirements.
Pre-sessional English language courses
If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, University of Stirling International Study Centre offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to this degree.
Find out more about our pre-sessional English language courses.
Course details
Course modules
| Year 1 - Autumn | Operations Management (BUSP023) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Autumn | Project Governance & Sustainability (MANP010) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Autumn | Managing Projects in a Digital Era (MANP011) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Autumn | Flying Start Leadership Programme (MANPFSL) | 0 credits |
| Year 1 - Spring | Leading People in Projects (MANP012) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Spring | Project Risk & Commercial Management (MANP013) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Spring | Principles of Project Management (MANP015) | 20 credits |
| Year 1 - Summer | Applied Project Practice (MANP014) | 60 credits |
Course director
Fees and funding
Fees and costs
University of Stirling alumni will automatically be awarded a fee waiver for the first year of Masters studies through our Stirling Alumni Scholarship.
Applicants from the UK or Republic of Ireland who hold a first-class honours degree or equivalent will automatically be awarded a £2,000 scholarship through our Postgraduate Merit Scholarship.
If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
For more information on courses invoiced on an annual fee basis, please read our tuition fee policy.
Eligible students could receive a scholarship worth between £4,000-£7,000. See our range of generous scholarships for international postgraduate students.
If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
For more information on courses invoiced on an annual fee basis, please read our tuition fee policy.
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| UK and Republic of Ireland students | £11,500 |
| International (including EU) students | £24,300 |
Postgraduate tuition fee loans
This course is eligible for a postgraduate tuition fee loan from one of the UK’s governments. See the Scholarships and funding section, below, for more details.
International students may be able to gain additional funding utilising loans optimised for our international students.
Additional costs
There are some instances where additional fees may apply. Depending on your chosen course, you may need to pay additional costs, for example for field trips. Learn more about additional fees.
Scholarships and funding
Funding
If you have the talent, ability and drive to study with us, we want to make sure you make the most of the opportunity – regardless of your financial circumstances.
Learn more about available funding opportunities or use our scholarship finder to explore our range of scholarships.
Postgraduate tuition fee loans
Scottish students may be eligible to apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for loans of up to £13,900 to cover tuition fees and associated living costs.
English students can apply for a loan of up to £12,858 each year as part of the Postgraduate Masters Loan Scheme.
Welsh students can apply for financial support of up to £19,255 as a combination of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales.
Northern Irish students can apply for a postgraduate tuition fee loan of up to £6,500 from Student Finance NI.
International students may be able to gain additional funding from loan providers.
Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.
International (including EU) students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.
Payment options
We aim to be as flexible as possible, and offer a wide range of payment methods - including the option to pay fees by instalments. Learn more about how to pay
After you graduate
Our Masters in Project Management is highly-focused on preparing you for a career in a wide range of industries. You’ll gain essential technical skills in industry-aligned software and learn how to lead through a focus on communication and collaboration.
Possible job roles
Job roles for a project management graduate could include:
- Project/Program Manager
- Project Management-oriented Analyst
- Risk or Change Manager
- Data-driven Project Manager
- Agile/Scrum Master
Project Manager salaries
Entry Level Project Manager salaries in United Kingdom could range from around £35,000 to £60,000 per year (glassdoor.co.uk). Experienced project managers can earn up to £80,000 depending on experience level and the specific sector (prospects.ac.uk).
