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

2025-26 2026-27

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 2026
November 2026
January 2027
March 2027
May 2027
July 2027

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The information on this page is for 2025-26 entry and should be used as guidance for 2026-27 entry. Please keep checking back on this course page to see our latest updates.

Course overview

Explore a strategic, high-level approach to engineering project management, with industry-informed modules. Designed for engineering graduates and professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills, this programme aims to support your development for leadership roles in engineering project management and allied fields.

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

Voted 1st in West Midlands for Postgraduate

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025

Ranked 4th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025

Why you should study this course

Prepare to lead organisational change and navigate the technical complexities of modern engineering. We take a critical, high-level view of the sector, equipping you with the expertise to deliver successful projects through the following:

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 placement². See the modules for more details.

Accreditation and professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

The module Leadership and Commercial Management meets the criteria set by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice. Students who successfully pass this module will be eligible to gain the award as an additional qualification at no additional cost.

What you'll study

This course integrates technical project management with the leadership skills required to manage multidisciplinary teams. Explore how project teams operate in practice and master industry-standard software to plan and execute complex engineering projects.

Modules

Leadership and Commercial Management – 30 credits

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

This module is designed to include the criteria set out by the CMI for the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice¹.

Compulsory

Advanced Engineering Technologies – 30 credits

Develop the analytical and digital skills needed to manage complex engineering projects in modern industry. Learn how to use data-driven techniques such as statistical analysis, simulation modelling and risk assessment to improve project performance and decision-making. Gain an introduction to cutting-edge digital tools, including Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), AI, automation, cloud-based platforms and digital twins. Through practical activities, case studies and project work, gain hands-on experience applying these technologies to plan, monitor and optimise engineering projects efficiently and sustainably.

Compulsory

Project Delivery Environment – 30 credits

Gain a well-rounded understanding of project management by combining agile Design Sprint methods with traditional approaches. Working in interdisciplinary teams, follow the five-step Design Sprint process to turn ideas into minimum viable products, then apply core project management tools to reduce risk and develop clear, robust project plans.

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 enhanced masters 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.

How you'll learn

Teaching and learning methods may include:

lectures: gain a strong foundation in project management theory, tools and industry standards, helping you understand how complex engineering projects are planned, delivered and controlled.
seminars: explore real project challenges in more depth, discuss ideas with others and learn how theory is applied to real engineering and business contexts.
tutorials: smaller, focused sessions where you can ask questions, get personalised feedback and strengthen your understanding of key concepts and assessments.
presentations: build confidence in explaining ideas clearly and professionally, a vital skill for communicating with stakeholders, clients and senior management.
group projects: mirror how engineering projects work in industry, allowing you to develop teamwork, leadership, problem-solving and project coordination skills.
workshops: hands-on and practical, giving you the chance to apply project management tools, techniques and software in realistic scenarios.
practical laboratory sessions: understand how projects connect to real engineering systems and environments, strengthening your ability to manage technical risks, resources and delivery constraints.

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.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international pre-master's. Upon successful completion our IPM should provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this postgraduate degree.

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.

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	£11,700 £1,575 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available
EU	£11,700 per year with EU Support Bursary £1,575 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year with EU Support Bursary £19,500 per year without EU Support Bursary £1,900 professional placement fee (if placement secured) per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£19,500 £1,900 professional placement fee (if placement secured)	Not available

For advice and guidance on tuition fees³ and 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 Postgraduate Master's 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

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Lanchester Library

The library is usually open 364 days a year. It’s where you can access your course’s specialist Academic Liaison Librarian. It’s also home to specialist teams which can support you with your academic writing and maths and statistics questions.

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The Hub

The Hub is the centre of student life on campus. Facilities include a food court, convenience store, multi-faith centre, medical centre, hairdresser, coffee shops and the Your SU offices. It has fully licensed function spaces and a bar.

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Careers and employability

Get one-on-one guidance lasting up to 18 months from the end of your course. We’ll help you find placements and graduate roles, offer CV and application checks, mentoring, skills workshops, employer events and more.

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 / project manager
How this course helps you - develop end-to-end project management capability, covering planning, scheduling, risk, cost control and delivery. Group projects, project planning tools and presentation work closely mirror how engineering projects are run in industry, helping you graduate ready to manage real projects and teams.
Project engineer
How this course helps you - bridge technical engineering knowledge with project leadership skills. Practical sessions and workshops help you understand how engineering decisions affect time, cost, quality and risk, essential for coordinating technical delivery within complex projects.
Program manager
How this course helps you - gain experience managing interconnected projects, understanding dependencies, resources and strategic objectives. The focus on leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making supports progression into programme-level roles.
Operations manager
How this course helps you - learn how to improve efficiency, manage workflows and reduce risk across engineering operations. Project-based learning and analytical tools help you understand how projects drive operational performance.
Risk or planning manager
How this course helps you - risk assessment, scheduling and control tools are embedded throughout the course. Learn how to identify, analyse and mitigate technical and commercial risks. a key requirement for planning and assurance roles.
Construction or infrastructure project manager
How this course helps you - skills in leadership, procurement awareness and project controls are directly transferable to construction and infrastructure sectors.

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs and meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.

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.

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

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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, 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, partnerships and memberships

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. See the relevant body website for more details). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships are subject to successful renewal in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. If the accreditation, recognition or membership of this course changes, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

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, guest speakers, 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 annually, but such increases will be no more than 5% above the inflation rate. If you defer your course start date or extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (for example, 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 2025/2026 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2026/2027 contract will apply for the 2026/2027 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.

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Engineering Project Management MSc

Course features

Year of entry

Location

Study mode

Duration

Course code

Start date

Course overview

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

Voted 1st in West Midlands for Postgraduate

Ranked 4th for Overall Satisfaction in PTES

Why you should study this course

Accreditation and professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

What you'll study

Modules

How you'll learn

Teaching contact hours

Teaching hours

Guided and independent study

Online learning

Assessment

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements

English language requirements

Fees and funding

*Irish student fees

**EU Support Bursary

Facilities

Lanchester Library

The Hub

Careers and employability

Careers and opportunities

Where our graduates work

How to apply

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