Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: September, January
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 1 year
Campus:: City

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

Further guidance on modules

Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.

Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.

Core modules

Research Methods
10 credits

Dissertation
60 credits

Project Management Fundamentals
20 credits

Project Planning, Executing, Controlling and Closure
20 credits

Strategic Project Environment
20 credits

Leadership for Strategic Execution
20 credits

Prince2®
10 credits

Risk Management
20 credits

Course tutors

Dr Ali Rostami

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Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

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Undergraduate degree

Students with a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university with minimum 2:2 classification or international equivalent (e.g., US CGPA 2.5).

Alternative qualifications considered

A professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience.

International requirements

IELTS

If an applicant has successfully completed an undergraduate degree or a level 5 qualification in English, this will be accepted as entry from an English Language perspective. If this is not the case, the requirement is IELTS with an overall score of at least 6.5 (and no individual component lower than 5.5), or the Oryx English Test. Any English language proficiency qualifications considered to be equivalent will be considered, with submission of supporting evidence, by LJMU.

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

Your university life

From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies. Find out what LJMU has to offer.

Postgraduate life at LJMU

See the amazing support you will get from the university, the academic expertise of the staff here, the first-class learning environment, fabulous libraries, excellent career guidance and their ongoing love affair with the city of Liverpool.

Accommodation

As a new student at LJMU, we guarantee accommodation right in the heart of the dynamic city centre, with easy access to the main University campuses.

You can view our approved accommodation to see the halls that we offer to new students.

Your campus

We’re very proud of our campuses. Not only because they provide a modern and inspiring learning space for all our students but also because they’re a place people really want to be.

Find out more about your campus

Living in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of Europe's most dynamic and cultured cities. Come find out why it's a great city to study in.

Go abroad

LJMU aims to make international opportunities available to every student. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree at one of our 100+ partner universities across the world. You could also complete a work placement or apply for one of our prestigious worldwide internship programmes.

Sports, societies and lifestyle

Getting involved in sports, clubs and societies at Liverpool John Moores University is a great way to challenge yourself, meet people who share your interests, and feel more connected to the University community.