University of Central Lancashire
Project Management MSc
University of Central Lancashire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Project Management MSc at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.

Overall student satisfaction
72 /100
25 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £23000 £27500
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £28000 £18000 - £30000 £22500 - £37500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23131 £25010 £28792
25-75 percentile range £20700 - £25694 £19794 - £30100 £23742 - £35267

Course Description

Forge a rewarding and successful career with our MSc in Project Management. It’s globally recognised, for its quality and expert delivery, and is an extremely popular, industry respected course.

  • During this course you’ll develop a critical awareness of contemporary issues in project management informed by leading edge technology, research and practice. You’ll develop your ability to apply emerging principles and project management skills to standard and unpredictable workplace scenarios.
  • During the course you’ll explore issues of sustainability, enterprise, employability and internationalisation while honing your leadership, managerial and team building skills.
  • A highlight of the course is a bespoke residential workshop in the heart of the Lake District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s hosted by an internationally renowned management development company.

Why study with us

  • You’ll study seven modules including a triple dissertation, the latter giving you the chance to focus on an area of personal interest and to develop your career.
  • As a postgraduate manager or engineer you’ll develop your project management skills including project planning and control methods within the project management process.
  • You’ll also extend your knowledge of innovative tools, techniques and methodologies to resolve complex problems and develop your research skills.

Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.

Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) at Part 1 level for the purpose of registration in the UK.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Project Management MSc at University of Central Lancashire

35% Elementary occupations
15% Skilled trades occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Sales occupations
10% Teaching Professionals

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 2.5
    • Others - Further English courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Graduate Degrees Engineering, some science
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
    • 5.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Engineering, some science
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Journalism, Nursing
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Project Management, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**Applicants should have a 2:2 Honours Degree**

Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience.

A detailed admissions procedure will be forwarded on application.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Central Lancashire

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.

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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire

undergraduates:
16990
postgraduates:
4915
Total:
21905
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Where is this programme taught

Preston Campus
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