Engineering Project Management MSc

Postgraduate

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Learn how to start, plan, monitor, control and complete engineering projects. Master project management tools and gain valuable insights into team dynamics including leadership, communication and teamwork.

Year of entry

2024-25 2025-26

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
With Professional Placement

Duration

1 year full-time
Up to 2 years full-time with professional placement

Course code

EEST006

Start date

September 2025
November 2025
January 2026
March 2026
May 2026
June 2026

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Course overview

Explore a strategic, high-level approach to engineering project management, with industry-reviewed modules. Designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills, this program aims to prepare you to advance in leadership roles and expand your global career prospects.

Course content includes the following:

Leadership and decision-making: focuses on leadership skills, strategic planning, and risk management with practical applications.
Innovation and engineering design: emphasises modern design methodologies, prototyping, and critical thinking in engineering solutions.
Project management tools and methods: covers key project management frameworks like prince2 and agile, with certification opportunities.²
Project planning and execution: integrates agile and traditional methods to design, de-risk, and successfully manage engineering projects.

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Ranked 9th Modern University in UK by the Times

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Ranked 8th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2024

Why you should study this course

This course aims to respond to the ongoing trend for project-based work within engineering organisations, and the fact that projects are becoming extensively and increasingly technically complex. It is designed to help prepare you to manage and lead organisational change through projects and become effective change agents.

We take a high-level, critical and evaluative view of project management, providing you with an opportunity to understand planning, monitoring, and controlling techniques required to deliver a very successful project.

Industry-appropriate curriculum: course content covers a blend of project management expertise so you can learn to handle complex projects in various advanced engineering fields
Global perspective: take part in training on managing international projects and leading diverse teams, both of which are crucial in the global engineering industry
Hands-on experience: gain practical experience through industry-inspired case studies, problem statements and real-world project exemplars, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to real circumstances
Technological edge: get contextual exposure to modern technology and engineering domain concepts, which prepares you for project handling in various engineering fields
Career advancement: course content prepares you for senior project management roles, teaching you skills highly sought-after in the engineering sector.
Gain practical experience and boost your CV with an additional professional placement. See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

This course is designed to include the criteria set out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. It is expected that students who successfully pass the module Leadership and Commercial Management will be eligible to be considered by CMI for the award as an additional qualification.

This module is undergoing assessment by the CMI to confirm that all criteria are met to the required standard and therefore, until this assessment is completed, remains subject to accreditation. Should CMI accreditation not be received by the time you are due to study this module we will write to you to confirm this status.

What you'll study

Course content will balance the technical side of project management with the soft side of project management, with a focus on behavioural excellence and people management.

You’ll learn about the human dynamics of project teams and how to plan sophisticated projects using commercial software packages.

Modules

Leadership and Commercial Management – 30 credits

This module focuses on evaluating the external environment to manage risks and opportunities effectively while making ethical and strategic decisions based on thorough analysis and planning. You'll learn how to lead multicultural teams effectively, emphasising transformational leadership and utilising critical thinking and decision-making tools such as financial and operational analysis.

Compulsory

Advanced Engineering Technologies – 30 credits

Integrate Google Ventures Design Sprint methodology to gain a flexible, real-world approach to design, prototyping, strategy development, problem-solving, and innovation. Assessments emphasise professional communication skills through in-class presentations and a main assignment—a recorded group video presentation. Lecture and tutorial sessions are interactive and involve the latest IT tools like Adobe Express, MS Padlet and Mentimeter.

Compulsory

Project Delivery Environment – 30 credits

Learn the essential tools for effective project delivery, emphasising project management methodologies and frameworks such as PRINCE2 and Agile. Key topics include ethics, intellectual property, quality and contract management. This comprehensive approach ensures you can apply these tools to manage and deliver engineering projects successfully, on time, with high-quality standards and within budget.

Compulsory

Project Management – 30 credits

Learn about comprehensive project management by combining agile Design Sprint methodology for solution design and prototyping with traditional project management to reduce risks and create thorough plans. Working in interdisciplinary teams, you will follow the five-step Design Sprint process to turn ideas into minimum viable products. You will then shift focus to de-risking and applying core project management tools to build strong project plans.

Compulsory

Master's with professional placement

If you successfully secure a placement in industry within your first semester, this master’s with professional placement option allows you to extend your 12-month master’s course up to an additional year to complete the placement before starting your final 60-credit module.

Gain valuable industry insights and skills as you apply your academic knowledge and skills to a professional placement.
The placement must be sourced and secured by you during your first semester. Our careers and employability team are available to support you with the sourcing process.
Start your professional placement after completing the first 120 credits of your course.
The professional placement will be integrated into your course learning and outcomes. This will take the form of a reflective diary demonstrating your learning and engagement with the placement experience.
The professional placement option is subject to additional fees, living costs, visa requirements, availability, competitive application and university approval of the placement.² For full terms and conditions please visit the extended master’s landing page.

Optional

Project – 60 credits

Conduct in-depth research on a topic that truly interests you. Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent research skills under the guidance of experienced supervisors. By the end of the module, you'll have produced a high-quality piece of work that showcases your academic abilities and prepares you for future academic or professional endeavours.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

I had been working on different projects for years in a German Automotive company, where I realised a few gaps in my skills before studying this course. The course not only filled those gaps by equipping me with the skill-sets required to manage projects within cost, quality and time but also enhanced my people management and leadership skills. The teaching staff are excellent and their lecture delivery methods and support are incomparable. As I graduate now, I can confidently say that the investment of time and finances has paid off more than my expectation by supporting me in achieving my dream career.
Amit Kanyan, MSc Engineering Project Management, Transformation Project Manager at Jaguar Land Rover UK, Graduated 2022

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How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures
seminars
tutorials
presentations
group projects
workshops
practical laboratory sessions.

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time postgraduate student, you will study modules totalling 180 credits each academic year. A typical 30-credit module requires a total of 300 hours of study. Study hours are made up of teaching contact hours, and guided and independent study.

Teaching hours

Teaching hours may vary, depending on where you are in your studies, but on average you will have between 8 and 12 teaching and learning hours each week. You will also have the opportunity to attend optional sessions including time with a Success Coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback.

Guided and independent study

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You will be digging deeper into topics, reviewing what you’ve learnt and completing assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress to the end of your studies, you’ll spend more time on independent learning.

Online learning

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods, including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which could vary depending on the module. Assessment methods may include:

reports
tests
essays
exams
practical coursework
assignments
viva
presentations.

The Coventry University assessment strategy aims to ensure that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

An honours degree 2:2 or above in any discipline or appropriate work experience together with relevant professional qualifications.

We recognise a breadth of qualifications; speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

Typical entry requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above in any discipline or appropriate work experience together with relevant professional qualifications.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£11,200 £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available
EU	£11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary £1,500 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£18,600 £1,800 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page and see the university's Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Faculty on the factory floor

AME brings together academia, industry, and research and development in a ‘live’ manufacturing environment. Our collaboration with Unipart gives you the opportunity to work with some of the most talented engineering professionals in the UK.

High Performance Engineering Centre (HPEC)

Situated on the ground floor of our Engineering and Computing Building, the centre houses flight and driving simulators, a chassis design assembly and test facility, wind tunnels and a fleet of CNC manufacturing machines.

Metals Workshop

Participate in technical work in a hands-on way. The workshop includes lathes, milling machines, fabrication equipment for sheet metal work, CNC machines, work benches, welding lines and a fitting assembly area.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Successful graduates may seek positions in the following job roles: engineering project manager, scrum master, project manager, program manager, project engineer or operations manager.

On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

apply advanced business and project management techniques to the analysis and solutions across various business settings and engineering sectors.
understand a range of advanced business and engineering management techniques to achieve competitive advantage.
critically appraise the potential causes of disputes, liabilities, and breaches of contract and the basics of contract law.
demonstrate your capacity to enact, through projects, the principles of change management and become effective change agents in engineering organisations
assess the feasibility of a project integrating the technical, contractual and human resource elements.
evaluate the need for professional and ethical conduct in commercial and social contexts, have knowledge of management and business practice and their limitations together with an understanding of sustainable development and the relevant regulations governing engineering activities.
critically evaluate the principles of developing and proposing a strategy for leading strategic change.
contribute to a team with the necessary planning, reviewing, adaptability, drive and leadership to achieve the required objectives and observe work schedules.
apply the necessary study and research skills to support the analytical, critical and reflective requirements of written, oral and group assessments.
clearly communicate research, concepts, solutions and recommendations, and demonstrate a professional approach to written and/or oral presentations.

Where our graduates work

Successful graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies including Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) HS2 projects, Bosch and JLR.

How to apply

UK students

To apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online. Please read the entry criteria page before applying.

Full-time applications

For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.

+44 (0)24 7765 2222

ukadmissions@coventry.ac.uk

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International students

Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Please read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degrees view our International hub.

You can also download our international mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

+44 (0)24 7765 2152

applications.io@coventry.ac.uk

Complete our contact form.

Disclaimers

Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.