MSc Strategic Project Management

University of Kent

United Kingdom, Canterbury

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University of Kent

United Kingdom , Canterbury

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Medway

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

MSc Strategic Project Management

About

Overview

Planning a career in Strategic Project Management?

Studying for your Master's at our triple-accredited business school will give your career ambitions an exceptional start.

There's still time to join us in January 2025 or you can choose to start in September . There are many benefits of January starts, including smaller class sizes which allow for more personalised attention from faculty and fostering closer connections with peers.

The course is also available with an Internationally Incorporated Master's (IIM), designed for international students.

Study at one of the top 1% of ‘triple crown’ business schools worldwide

The ‘Triple Crown’ involves awards by the three leading business school accreditation organisations – EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and The Association of MBAs (AMBA).

Our triple accreditation ensures you will benefit from the highest educational and research standards.

Quality Assurance: We meet rigorous international standards in education, faculty, research, and student support so you achieve the highest-quality education.

Global Recognition: Our degrees are respected worldwide so attract high-quality students and international academics with impeccable professional experience and research credentials which create a stimulating and innovative learning environment.

Employability: Your future employers will value the rigorous standards these schools and accreditation organisations uphold. Our focus on employability is reinforced through real-world experiences integrated into the curriculum.

Societal Impact: We teach responsible business practices, engaging with communities, and promoting thought leadership. This prepares your to contribute positively to business, communities and society.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in a variety of subject areas is accepted for entry into this course.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

International students

Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements

This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.

Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English Language requirements webpage.

Examples:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE Academic 63 with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test

A degree from a UK university

A degree from a Majority English Speaking Country

Need help with English?

Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.

Career

Your future

You will develop career-enhancing skills at Kent Business School.

You may wish to opt for an In-Company Scheme to work on a real business case study as part of your capstone Research project. Go on our Business Start-up Journey and transform your idea into a business through ASPIRE. Our qualified careers practitioners provide support for up to three years after graduation.

We make sure you are ready for your next career move when you graduate, by offering:

1-2-1 personalised Career Coaching with qualified and experienced coaches.
Pre-arrival guidance for international students to support navigating the UK labour market
Mentoring opportunities through professional bodies, business leaders and Kent alumni
Workshops and events designed to support your career planning, finding and securing work and work experience, and professional development, including insights from industry.
Access to careers fairs, live projects/competitions with employers and networking opportunities
Plus access to extracurricular professional development and skills courses run by industry professionals

Additionally, the Postgraduate Employability Edge programme will enhance your career prospects further.

Successful KBS graduates: graduate destinations

Our Project Management graduates find work in project management positions in varying business, in the form of consultancy, freelance and employed work both overseas and in the UK in a wide range of companies and organisations, including:

Deloitte
Fujitsu Services Ltd
Huawei
BP
JP Morgan & Chase
City Sprint

Many of our students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set-up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.

Career support

Whether you want to get ahead in your current career, change lanes, or kickstart a new one – we are here to help you realise your ambition.