Program Overview

A postgraduate pathway is a single course comprising two stages of study; Pre-Master’s and Master’s. When you successfully complete the full pathway you will be awarded a Master’s degree from International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth.

Advantage of International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth Postgraduate Pathway

The postgraduate pathway is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds who:

• Require additional English language training
• Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
• Have been away from studies for a period of time
• Are looking to fine-tune skills already gained during undergraduate studies, employment or both

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing the postgraduate pathway at International College Portsmouth (ICP) at University of Portsmouth is the right decision.

The Pre-Master’s pathway will prepare you for future postgraduate studies by giving you confidence and expertise in areas relevant to your taught Master’s degree. You will:

• Develop your fundamental knowledge and understanding of the basic principles relevant to your chosen degree
• Develop basic numerical techniques, research methodologies and ICT, presentation and communication skills
• Gain a competent set of transferable skills that will help you in your academic studies and future career, and enable you to make informed decisions
• Attain the necessary level of language competence specific to your chosen field of study.

Pre-Master's (Stage 1)

Project Management

If you're ready to build on your current knowledge and experience and excited to start or continue your successful career in project management, this MSc Project Management degree is for you.

On this Master’s programme you’ll explore the principles, practices, tools and techniques of project management. You’ll study key project management themes, including the project environment, budgets and commercial management, people management, risk management, managing programmes and portfolios and learn how to apply your new knowledge in the workplace within the wider context of a rapidly changing digital world.

The course is delivered on a block basis, which means you’ll study on campus for short periods of time throughout the year. Whether you’re a busy working professional or an international student, these study blocks give you the ability to stay on campus for a shorter period of time than many other postgraduate degrees so you can complete your studies around your current commitments.  

The MSc Project Management course is accredited by the Chartered Association for Project Management (APM), the professional body for project management in the UK. During the course you will become a student member of the APM for free. You will have the opportunity to attend APM webinars and live events to engage with current project professionals and develop your knowledge of project management whilst further building your professional network.  

When undertaking this Masters course, you will have access to online project management e-learning courses through our provider ILX. Courses include ‘Portfolio Management Essentials’, ‘Programme Management Essentials’, ‘Better Business Cases’, ‘Risk Management Essentials’, ‘Change Management Foundation’ and ‘Agile Project Management Foundation’.  Certificates of completion are provided for some of these courses which you will be able to use as evidence of your additional learning and engagement. These can be used to enhance both your CV and your LinkedIn profile.  

As a student at the University of Portsmouth you will have access to ‘LinkedIn Learning’. There are many learning opportunities which will then be available to you, including courses on software being used in the industry such as Primavera, MS Project, Asana, Trello and Jira, along with courses on softer skills which are vital in the project management field.

You’ll graduate with the tools and skills you need to become a project manager in any size or type of organisation.