Earn an accredited qualification in project management and take your career to the next level.
MSc Project Management is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM).
Learn to deliver the financial and operational success of projects in any industry. Use this qualification to upskill, change direction or kick start your career in project management.
Studying flexibly, with no need for a career break, you’ll learn from industry professionals who’ve been there and done it. You’ll build the skills, confidence and experience you need to lead complex projects to success.
You’ll train in a range of areas, including:
- project planning
- budgets and controls
- quality and risk management
- commercial and contractual issues.
Join a degree that’s been running successfully since 1993 as a recognised pathway for new and existing project managers.
You’ll have dedicated student support throughout your studies and free careers support for five years after you graduate.
Accredited by the APM
This degree is accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM). You’re entitled to APM student membership when you join this degree.
Fits around full-time work
This degree fits around full-time work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.
You’re in expert hands
We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.
20% alumni discount
University of Aberdeen alumni receive 20% off fees for this online degree.
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
- Masters (180 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or
- start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (15 credits).
You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.
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Choose your courses
See all the courses that are part of this degree and choose what you want to study.
Manage your study schedule
Control the pace and cost of your degree. Decide how much you want to study each term.
Save to your wishlist
Save your schedule to your wishlist so you can view and edit anytime.
How you’ll study
Online learning
This distance learning MSc in Project Management is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere in the world, no student visa required, and set your study hours to suit you.
Your teaching
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources available, including online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
You’ll learn from a team of internationally experienced project managers and industry professionals, including:
- Ian Cooper: Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Manager with Wood Group
- Dr Calvin Burns: Industrial-Organisational Psychologist and Lecturer
- Paul Foy: Risk Management Lecturer and Director of Value Performance, a project management company.
This degree is delivered by our School of Engineering.
I enjoyed the structure of the individual modules and the course in general. The tutors were excellent and easy to talk to on a professional level rather than a student/teacher relationship.
Craig Gowdy, MSc Project Management graduate, Project Manager
Your support team
Our friendly team are here to answer any queries you have before, during and after your studies.
John Cavanagh
John is the degree coordinator. He’ll be on hand to answer any questions about degree content before you start and to help you throughout your studies.
Lyn Magee
Lyn is part of the School’s administration team. She’ll be there throughout your studies to answer any of your non-academic queries.
Get in touch
The online education team is here to answer any questions you have right now about this qualification, or about studying online.
Ask us a questionWhere this will take you
Your accredited Masters in Project Management
You’ll graduate with an APM-accredited MSc in Project Management from the University of Aberdeen, one of the UK’s six ancient universities.
You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification online as you would on campus. Your degree title will not mention online or distance learning.
Your MSc qualification will be recognised by employers and educational institutions around the world, opening up international opportunities.
Careers
MSc Project Management will prepare you for advanced management roles in any sector.
Our graduates have gone on to the following roles across industries:
- Business Manager
- Financial Manager
- Managing Director
- Project Director
- Project Manager
- Quality Manager
As an existing project manager, you’ll be confident taking on bigger, more complex projects. You’ll build your network of career-enhancing contacts.
As a professional with little project experience, you’ll be ready to take up project management roles in your industry of choice.
Industry experience is very valuable but at some point, this needs to be underpinned with a formal academic qualification. The knowledge and skills I have gained during the course have made me a much better team leader.
Robert Peterson, MSc Project Management graduate, Turnaround Manager
Lifelong career support
Our career support doesn’t stop when you graduate.
You have access to our free careers service while you study, and beyond.
- 1:1 appointments
- CV checks
- Interview prep
- Job opportunities
Fees and funding
Master of Science
180 credits
£15,180
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2025.
The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our indicative cost includes a 5% fee rise each year.
Pay as you go
This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.
How it works
- You decide how many credits to study for each term.
- At the start of term, you pay only for the credits you’re taking that term.
- This gives you control over your costs and workload for each term of your qualification.
Your personalised cost breakdown
Use the degree scheduler to plan your studies and see your cost breakdown, term by term.
Entry requirements
MSc
You can apply for this MSc if you have:
- a degree in any subject, or
- alternative qualifications and relevant work experience in a project environment.
All applications are considered on an individual basis.
Short course route to MSc Project Management
If you do not meet these entry requirements, or are not ready to commit to a full Masters, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.
Find out about our short course route to entryApply for this programme
- Start month
- September or January
- INDICATIVE COST
- £15,180
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over two years, starting in September 2025.
Apply via our Applicant Portal
