Length

1 year full-time

Department

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Start date

September 2025 (semester dates)

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Engineering projects have multiple stakeholders, complex schedules, challenging sustainability requirements and strict budgets. Effective project management skills will help you meet goals and provide value to clients and stakeholders.

Our unique curriculum focuses on practical application and relevance to industry. It incorporates industry methodologies, such as PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum and Six Sigma. We emphasise sustainability, helping to ensure that the projects you develop keep on delivering. This well-rounded training and education will prepare you to tackle the complexities of project management and consultancy challenges in engineering.

Research excellence

97% of our research in Engineering is rated 3* or 4* (the highest levels) in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2021).

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Course content

You will develop a comprehensive understanding of project management principles relevant to technical managers. These modules are designed to foster creative and innovative thinking and gain a deep understanding of how to apply industry methodologies in project management.

Modules

Core modules:

Managing Engineering Projects
Learn how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, and close engineering projects effectively. You'll use PRINCE2 project management, learn how to create project charters and discover how AI can assist in developing project plans, predictive analytics and decision making.
Research and Consultancy Skills for Project Managers
Gain the theoretical foundation, skills, and tools to provide research-based consulting services, supporting project planning, decision-making, and execution for clients. You'll conduct a feasibility study for a UK-based company, gathering insights to enhance project performance, mitigate risks, and achieve successful outcomes in engineering businesses.
Sustainability in Engineering Management
Explore key sustainability concepts, focusing on how engineering can support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). You'll learn about global challenges like carbon emissions and climate change, as well as business ethics and sustainable development. You’ll also study the circular economy, sustainable engineering design, and supply chain management. Additionally, the module covers how to integrate sustainability into business culture and strategy, including stakeholder management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social enterprises.
Advanced Project Management- Agile, Scrum and Six Sigma
Throughout this module, you'll develop advanced project management skills to navigate complex, interdisciplinary projects and drive successful outcomes. Students will learn how to apply agile techniques, use Scrum to build organisational value, and implement Six Sigma for data-driven problem-solving and process improvement.
Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
Learn key financial appraisal techniques in decision-making. You’ll discover the basics of financial management and reporting, and how they relate to accounting, finance, and corporate governance. This module also includes analysing company performance through accounts and understanding the needs of stakeholders. You'll explore sources of finance, financial planning, and tools for effective financial decisions, as well as management accounting and control for business strategy.
Leadership in Engineering Business
Explore leadership dynamics and entrepreneurship within engineering businesses, focusing on strategic decision-making and fostering organisational success. You'll use a game-based platform to manage a hypothetical business, generating a new product or service and developing a workable business plan by analysing competitive environments, resources, and growth strategies.

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Research project

The final project will involve a hands-on, industry-focused collaboration with IBM. You will undertake a comprehensive research study and write a project report that integrates project management theories, practices, and applications.

The primary goal is to solve a real-world problem or tackle a specific challenge using Artificial Intelligence presented by IBM. During the project, you'll work extensively with IBM software, particularly IBM watsonx and IBM Cloud, under the guidance of project mentors from IBM. You'll be responsible for developing a project plan for IBM, implementing project management methodologies, and thoroughly analysing your research findings and project outcomes.

As part of the project, you'll have to complete Mandatory Digital credentials from IBM Skills build in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud and Sustainability. This project offers you an invaluable opportunity to apply your project management expertise to real-world engineering challenges. Based on your in-depth analysis, you'll draw conclusions and provide well-founded recommendations to your clients.

The York approach

Every course at York is built on a distinctive set of learning outcomes. These will give you a clear understanding of what you will be able to accomplish at the end of the course and help you explain what you can offer employers. Our academics identify the knowledge, skills, and experiences you'll need upon graduation and then design the course to get you there.

Students who complete this course will be able to:

Demonstrate proficiency in project management principles, methodologies, and tools, including Consultancy, Agile, Scrum, Six Sigma, and PRINCE2, to effectively plan, execute, and control projects across diverse engineering industries and sectors.
Analyse project requirements, assess risks, and develop strategies to mitigate potential challenges, ensuring project success within specified constraints of time, cost, and quality.
Effectively lead and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, motivation, and communication to achieve project objectives and deliverables.
Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address complex project management and sustainability issues, adapt to changing circumstances, and make informed decisions to drive project success.
Communicate project information clearly and persuasively to stakeholders, utilising appropriate communication channels and techniques to facilitate understanding and alignment.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour in project management practices, adhering to industry standards, regulations, and best practices in engineering while upholding principles of integrity and accountability.
Leverage technology and data analytics to enhance project planning, monitoring, and decision-making processes, driving efficiency and innovation in project management practices.
Engage in continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of emerging trends, methodologies, and technologies in the field of engineering project management to remain competitive and contribute effectively to organisational success.

Fees and funding

Annual tuition fees for 2025/26

Study mode	UK (home)	International and EU
Full-time (1 year)	£13,300	£31,900

Students on a Student Visa are not currently permitted to study part-time at York.

Fees for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year.

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UK (home) or international fees? The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

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Funding information

Discover your funding options to help with tuition fees and living costs.

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2025/26 throughout the year.

If you've successfully completed an undergraduate degree at York you could be eligible for a 10% Masters fee discount.

Funding opportunities

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

Teaching and assessment

You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

Teaching format

Our academics are certified in project management. Our active learning approaches will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.

You'll learn through a range of teaching formats:

Lectures
Industry speakers
Small group seminars
Masterclasses
Field work

Facilities

You will have the use of laboratories equipped with dedicated computing equipment.

Teaching location

The School of Physics, Engineering and Technology is based on Campus West. The majority of teaching takes place within Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around campus - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can always use the fast and frequent bus service.

Assessment and feedback

You'll be assessed via a range of assessment methods. The summative methods (assessments that count towards your final grade) include:

Closed book examinations
Open book examinations
Multiple-choice tests
Business reports
Research-led reports
Case study analysis
Group and individual oral presentations

We also use a range of formative assessment methods (assessments that do not count towards your final grade, but which provide you with useful information about how you are progressing) including:

Posters
Quizzes
Case study analysis
Reflective reports
Group and individual oral presentations

Careers and skills

The programme provides you with a deep understanding of project management principles, methodologies, consultancy skills, and tools across engineering industries. After completing this programme, you will have a wide array of career opportunities available.

Career opportunities

Project manager
Programme manager
Project coordinator
Business and research analyst
Consultant
Operations manager across various industries such as engineering, construction, IT, healthcare, and finance

Transferable skills

Project management
Time management
Problem-solving
Negotiation skills
Effective communication
Teamwork
Leadership
Research design
Digital literacy
Creativity
Financial acumen
Plan and execute projects effectively
Mitigate risks
Communicate with stakeholders
Adapt to changes
Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards

Entry requirements

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

Applying

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