Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Plan scope, schedules, resources and project controls.
- Manage risk, quality and stakeholder expectations.
- Evaluate traditional, agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
University of Chester · Chester
Programme and Project Management MSc
Designed to produce hands-on project professionals, giving newcomers a thorough grounding and helping existing project managers develop further. Leads to project manager or project office roles.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Project manager
- Programme coordinator
- PMO analyst
- Change-management professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- First degree, 2:2 honours minimum
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Recognised bachelor's degree (2010 onwards) with GPA 3.0 or above; courses requiring a 2:1 have higher equivalencies
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each sub-skill
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Chester.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on chester.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Chester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.