MSc Management (Project Management)
- MSc
Overview
Our intensive one-year MSc Management with a specialism in Project Management is for graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds. It is not necessary to have any prior academic or practical experience in business or management. This programme is for students who aspire to management-level and leadership roles in Project Management within their chosen industry. It will especially suit students pursuing careers in consultancy, engineering or construction, product development, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship, government, or not-for-profit sectors.
Our MSc Management pathways provide an introduction to management, followed by a detailed exploration of a specific area of management theory and practice, in this case, project management. The programme attracts students from around the globe, and you will work with students with peers from diverse backgrounds and interests.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theories and practices that enable you to critically analyse and manage projects in our increasingly complex and dynamic world. We aim to guide, teach, and nurture confident, analytical, and critical thinkers capable of challenging approaches to projects that too often fail.
You will gain insight into the nature of management and project management and apply theory to practice through in-class discussions of real cases and practical methods. Group work and presentations, often based on industry case studies, allow for the practical application of theory and help develop the teamwork and communication skills expected in today's workplace.
This programme will help you to:
- Apply management techniques drawn from a range of disciplines, such as marketing, operations, organisational behaviour, strategy, finance, and accounting, marketing, to management in organisations.
- Understand the nature of management, the complexity of organisations, and management’s role and responsibility in addressing societal and global challenges.
- Reflect upon the wider challenges that organisations face and critically engage with ethical and sustainability issues as they arise.
- Prepare for a career in management and leadership roles in your chosen industry with expert knowledge in your specialist subject.
Graduates from this programme will benefit from studying at a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). You will be taught by leading academics whose research tackles the global societal issues facing modern management. A large percentage of our business and management research is rated as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (REF 2021), reflecting its impact on shaping policy and practice.
Teaching for this postgraduate programme will be delivered at our new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, opening 2026. Here, enhanced links with industry and collaborative learning spaces will provide students with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. Depending on your choice of optional units, you may also be taught on the Clifton Campus.
Programme structure
You will study core courses that contribute to the majority of your credit points, along with your specialised course in Project Management, which provides additional credit points. You will start by studying subjects that are central to careers in management today, including finance and accounting, organisational behaviour, and strategic management. In the second term, you will deepen your understanding of management by studying operations and marketing management. These subject areas lay the foundations for your project management specialism, with which you will conclude term two.
The final part of the MSc Management (Project Management) offers an opportunity for in-depth research and investigation into a topic aligned with your interests and career aspirations. There are several types of Management Research Project, including an individual dissertation, team-based projects, and applied research for an external organisation.
While we aim to accommodate student preferences where possible, allocation to a specific project type is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Management (Project Management).
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
- evidence of relevant work experience (5 years minimum) in:
- Business and Corporate Management
- Finance and Accounting
- Marketing and Sales
- Operations and Logistics
- Public Sector or Nonprofit Administration
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Data and Analytics
- a relevant postgraduate qualification.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £18,500 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £33,900 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
The Business School is offering a range of scholarships for master's students starting in 2026.
Scholarships for International Students include Think Big Scholarships and Think Big Career Accelerator Scholarships.
Scholarships for Home (UK) Students include the Business School Advance Scholarship.
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
We aim to guide, teach, and develop knowledgeable, thoughtful, and ethical management practitioners who will thrive in a global environment. This degree provides excellent preparation for all careers in management, but is particularly relevant to roles in project management that are in great demand across all sectors and industries.
Our Careers Service offers support and online training to help you identify your career goals, apply for opportunities, and perfect your interview technique during your year of study. Among the possible routes for your capstone Management Research Project is the opportunity to put what you have learned into practice by undertaking a group project for an industry partner. Opportunities are coordinated by the Professional Liaison Network.
Previous graduates of the MSc Management (Project Management) have gone on to work in a variety of companies and industries, including management consultancy, finance and accounting, energy, software development, construction, manufacturing, and government.
Contact us
- Contact
- Enquiries Team
- Phone
- +44 (0) 117 394 1649
- choosebristol-pg@bristol.ac.uk