Course Overview
Course summary
This design of this course enables people from any discipline or degree background to become project managers. The course content is in line with the requirements of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Association for Project Management (APM).
The taught modules ensure you develop a well-rounded set of project and general management skills. These include:
- Project Management basics
- Project delivery methods including agile
- International project management
- Managing people and project leadership
- Understanding organisations
- Project funding and tendering
- Project risk management
- Quality management.
We invite experienced project professionals and project managers to contribute to the course. They share their experiences and provide real-world case studies. Past speakers include the Chief Information Officer of BT, a senior NHS project manager, and senior project management consultants.
We also have close links with the PMI and APM in the north-east. The events organised by them provide you with excellent networking opportunities.
A master's degree in project management will open up a wide range of employment opportunities for you. Project Managers work in most sectors of industry, governments, consulting, non-profit organisations, the arts, and many other sectors. Past graduates of this course work in all these sectors and have developed successful and dynamic careers.
MSc Project Management at The University of Sunderland is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. There is no upper age limit — mature students apply through exactly the same process. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
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MSc Project Management is offered by The University of Sunderland in partnership with PEN . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at Masters level, and is available across key study locations including London. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for MSc Project Management
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London
4 Harbour Exchange Square, London E14 9GE
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Who it's for
MSc Project Management at The University of Sunderland is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
There is no upper age limit for Student Finance England-supported study in England. If you are exploring a return to learning, our advisors can help you check fit before you apply.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with The University of Sunderland and can be studied in London .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Weekday
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
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AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
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