MSc Engineering Project Management

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 36,800 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Engineering Project Management

About

Learn how to manage engineering projects, ensuring you graduate with a comprehensive portfolio that meets industry demands
The first English university to offer an engineering degree, we've pioneered the way since 1824 with decades spent at the cutting-edge of the Management of Projects field on a global scale
Named one of the targeted universities by top graduate employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024)
Recognised as 2nd in the UK for Research Power in Engineering (REF 2021)
This course is listed by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as an Approved Further Learning Scheme for Chartered Engineers
Learn in our world-class Home of Engineering and Materials , plus facilities including wind tunnels and laser laboratories

Looking to prepare for a professional role in the management of projects, and those within the engineering sector in-particular? This cutting-edge course was designed with you in mind.

Providing you with an understanding of both the people and technical skills necessary for the successful management of engineering projects - as well as sought-after organisational and strategic aspects - graduates of this course enter the world of work with an robust portfolio of skills.

You will also learn the processes used to produce, process and service engineering-based innovation projects - from idea through relevant analyses to launch. As you study new innovative and potential improvements to products and their processes, we also consider how to gain competitive advantage and how intellectual property is protected and exploited.

This is just one of four excellent MSc courses within our Management of Projects Group of Programmes. The other courses are: Management of Projects, Commercial Project Management and Construction Project Management.

Here at The University of Manchester, we have a long history of delivering project management Master's courses. As our student you will be taught by experts drawn from across a wide variety of specialisms and industry backgrounds.

Disciplines

Master of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The minimum academic entry requirement for this Master's course is an Upper Second Class (2:1) UK honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject, such as the built environment, relevant engineering, science or management disciplines.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:

• IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no sub-test below 6.5.

• TOEFL iBT: at least 100 overall with no sub-test less than 22. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.

• Pearson PTE: at least 76 overall with no sub-test below 70.

• Pre-sessional English run by the University Centre for Academic English

• An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification.

Career

Career opportunities

As a graduate of MSc Engineering Project Management, you enter industry with a unique blend of technical expertise and management skill - positioning you to take on key leadership roles in a wide range of sectors.

Excelling in the management of engineering projects from inception through to completion, you become a desirable fit for employers looking to ensure innovative solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Graduating from The University of Manchester, you will be in especially high demand. For the past six years, our students have consistently been named one of the most sought-after by Top UK Employers (THE Graduate Market, 2024). In addition to this, Manchester is a vibrant city filled with blooming mix of infrastructure and investment - there's no better place to embark on your career in Engineering Project Management.

Where do our graduates work?

High Speed Two (HS2)
Mott Macdonald
Network Rail
Nissan Technical Center South East Asia
Saudi Aramco
United Utilities
Worley Parsons India

What do our graduates do?

Construction Manager
Engineering Consultant
General Management Officer
Innovation Manager
Operations Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Engineering Manager
Project Manager
Risk Manager

Accrediting organisations

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). To hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration, candidates must also hold a Bachelor (Hons) degree that has been accredited as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

* It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited Bachelor degree accredited for IEng only or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.