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PostgraduateMSc

Project Leadership

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, England
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2 yearsDuration
£14,570Per Year (Intl)
£13,300Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Project Leadership at University of Cumbria is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This unique postgraduate programme provides practising project professionals with the opportunity to enhance their skills as leaders in a complex project environment, and is the first university programme to be recognised by the Association for Project Management (APM) as meeting both the technical knowledge and professional practice requirements for chartership. Course Overview Led by the University of Cumbria’s nationally acclaimed Project Management team, and developed in collaboration with the Project Academy Ltd., this programme has been aligned to the APM Chartered Project Profess... Home/uk fees are £13,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Project Leadership
Advanced Programme and Portfolio Management
Organisational Change and Stakeholder Engagement
Project Risk and Compliance Management
Financial Management and Value Delivery
Leadership in Complex Environments
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Dissertation: Applied Project Leadership Research
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementMinimum entry requirements 2:2 or aboveHonours degree Study a unique postgraduate programme, designed to elevate the skills and knowledge of professionals currently working in a Project, Programme or Portfolio setting. 2 Years Course Start PointSeptember AwardMSc More informationProgramme Specification Prospectus

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£14,570

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£29,140

Home Student Fee

£13,300

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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