Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £12,120 for the course
International/EU: £19,225 for the course -
How long will I study?
2 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2025
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Placement year available?
Yes
1. Course summary
- Assess and apply the key theories of project management.
- Look at the discipline in an international setting in a fast-growing profession.
- Apply practical authentic real-world knowledge by working with clients and briefs.
- Critically analyse literature, theory and global issues in project management.
- Develop academic and practical employment skills suitable for project management.
Explore topics such as cross-cultural management, sustainability and ethical decision-making. The MSc Project Management course gives you a global perspective in contemporary project management. It empowers you to think critically, navigate group working, strategise and tackle challenges with innovative problem-solving skills.
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2. How you learn
You’ll be supported by industry-experienced academic staff. Our teaching strategies are grounded in contemporary academic research, with a strong emphasis on the practical challenges faced by global organisations.
You learn through:
- lectures
- interactive seminars
- dedicated tutor support
- guest lectures
- digitally enabled learning and simulations
- group and individual presentations
- live projects
- small group and individual dissertation supervision meetings
Key themes
The MSc Project Management course is structured to provide an in-depth look at all the main elements of project management. This includes topics such as the project life-cycle, governance, procurement, risk management and project evaluation. We’ll also explore HR management, leadership and managing stakeholders – as well as communication strategies and tools, contract negotiation and management, financial control and budgets, data analytics and quality assurance.
We’ll use a variety of teaching methods and assessment formats, such as traditional assignments, presentations and extended projects. There’s a focus on formative learning, where you’re encouraged to discuss your learning and assessments with tutors and peers.
Course support
Throughout your learning journey, you’ll experience a range of dedicated support with your personal, academic and career development.
The teaching team on this course are committed to providing an accessible teaching, learning and assessment experience. Our modules offer opportunities to personalise your learning experience, including the flexibility to select assessment tasks that align with your preferences and goals.
Course leaders and tutors
Ramin Bahadori
Senior Lecturer and Course Leader MSc Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementStaff profile for Ramin Bahadori at Sheffield Hallam University
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
With strong industry and alumni connections across the Sheffield Business School, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to network in a diverse range of sectors.
Guest lectures are a great way for you to learn from industry experts. These lectures are typically given by visiting academics, researchers, and other professionals who have experience in project management.
Live projects
You’ll use case studies to learn about real-world problems and how they were solved, developing your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Field visits
On field visits you’ll see the event industry in action, learning about different businesses and operations.
Work experience
You’ll have the opportunity to source a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting. This hands-on experience will enhance your professional development and help you to make informed career choices after graduation. Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported to reflect on your experience and contribution to the organisation you work for. You'll also share your progress and achievements with your Placement Academic Supervisor as part of your final assessment.
Work placements are competitive and will require you to make formal applications to employers and be successful in securing an opportunity. The application process for placements takes place while you are a student with us. To support you in applying for placements, you’ll complete an additional placement preparation program that introduces you to the UK employment landscape and prepares you for the recruitment and assessment activities you will experience during that process. We also maintain a large database of placement offers that you can search to find opportunities most relevant to your course that you can apply for.
3. Future careers
A wide variety of interesting roles within private, public and non-profit firms would be suitable for graduates, including:
- business and market development
- market research
- business analysis
- marketing communications and advertising
- purchasing, logistics, distribution and supply chain management
- export coordination
- consultancy
- account, brand and product management
4. Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn more5. Equipment and facilities
You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, such as specialist teaching rooms, practice facilities, simulation environments, our iLab enterprise hub and a 24/7 library.
You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as:
- video-making hardware and software via the library and AppsAnywhere
- business gamification simulation equipment
- networks to develop a business idea or start your own business
The new Business School will offer modern teaching spaces that are technologically enabled, as well as more of a sense of a home space.
360 tour - i-Lab
6. Entry requirements
All students
Normally an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above, in a related field.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Compulsory modules
Postgraduate Work Experience Applied Professional Diploma
Project Management: Finance, Quality And Data Analytics
Project Management: People, Roles And Communication
Project Management: Processes And Tools
Sustainable Business Strategy
Elective modules
Consultancy
Dissertation
Work Experience Project
8. Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £12,120 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,225 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. For this work experience route, your fees will be payable over two years, divided into two annual payments based on credits studied. The fee includes dedicated employability support to help you prepare for and secure work experience. It does not guarantee you a placement and if a placement is not secured the work experience fee will still be charged. If a placement is not secured you will transfer to the standard version of the course to complete your remaining credits, where the balance of your course fees will be due in year one in line with completing the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Sheffield Business School (PDF, 255.6KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
