Engineering Project Management (Full-time) (MSc)
Are you passionate about engineering and looking to take your skills further? This course is designed for individuals who want to build on their knowledge of project management within the engineering sector, and gain a competitive edge in a growing field. Whether you’re from a background in mechanical engineering, design engineering, civil engineering, or manufacturing engineering, this programme provides the tools to expand your expertise.
The course is ideal for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and wish to explore new opportunities in technical engineering. It also benefits experienced managers who want to refresh their knowledge and formalise their qualifications, helping them stay ahead in an evolving job market.
This programme focuses strongly on developing project management skills that are essential for leading engineering projects. Alongside core learning, students will refine their abilities in project leadership, quality management, and supply chain management. These are key components for success in today’s fast-paced industries. Understanding how to manage procurement is also an important part of the course, giving students insight into a critical aspect of project planning and execution.
Graduates will leave the programme equipped with a skill set that makes them attractive to employers in a range of industries. Whether you aim to become a highly skilled project manager or take on more technical leadership roles, the training provided will support your employability.
The programme is also designed to prepare students for the challenges of the modern workplace. Employers today value more than just technical knowledge; they seek professionals who can lead teams, manage complex projects, and deliver results within time and budget. This course addresses all these aspects, giving students a rounded education in leadership, management, and technical engineering.
By the end of the programme, you will have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to confidently manage projects, ensuring you stand out as a competent and highly capable project leader in the engineering field.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our teaching philosophy centres around providing a balance of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. We aim to equip students with a broad understanding of project management in engineering, emphasising leadership, sustainability, and innovation. Through interactive learning, industry-focused case studies, and project-based assessments, you will develop the essential skills required to succeed in today’s fast-evolving engineering sector.
Throughout the year, you will develop essential skills in project management, covering core areas such as procurement and supply chain management, business analytics, and financial management for projects. You’ll learn how to apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve efficiency and sustainability in operations. The course culminates in the Master’s Project, where you’ll tackle a real-world engineering challenge, integrating your learning to demonstrate leadership and the ability to manage complex engineering projects from start to finish.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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2:2 honours degree 
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or UWTSD recognised equivalent.
Alternative entry routes 
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Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCert). This is the first part of the full Master’s degree.
Once you have successfully completed your PGCert studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remainder of the Master’s degree. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
These are ideal routes if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Assessment on the master’s programme comprises a mixture of written assessments, examinations and presentations. A typical assessment may ask you to investigate a problem and make suggestions for improvement using tools and techniques you learned about in a particular module or across the programme.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This programme provides graduates with a wide range of professional skills and competencies that are transferable within business sectors and from sector to sector. Oral and written skills are developed enabling individuals to grow in confidence through the programme of study.
Typical career opportunities include shift manager, production supervisor, engineering manager, quality manager, planning and scheduling manager, operations manager/director. All our graduates who have studied part-time have received promotion while studying, or after completing their studies, and attributed this to their qualification. Younger graduates have found their employment prospects were enhanced and they were able to gain employment as a line engineer, quality engineer and supply chain specialist. A number of major companies have now recognised this course as a key requisite for promotion or to hold a particular role.