Online Project Management postgraduate courses at the University of Essex Online

Build the essential skills to successfully lead teams, manage budgets and deliver complex projects on time. Whether you want to gain foundational expertise or achieve a Masters degree, our flexible, online project management courses allow you to study at your own pace without pausing your career.

Choose from three qualification levels tailored to your experience and career goals: start with our short 60-credit PG Cert, build broader expertise with a 120-credit PG Dip or complete a full 180-credit Masters degree with our MSc Project Management.

Find the right course for you, sharpen your leadership potential and take the next step in your professional growth.

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Why study here?

  • Flexible and accessible: No need to take a break – complete this course 100% online and part-time around your existing work and family life.
  • Expert guidance and advice: Get expert guidance from course leaders and attend live question-and-answer sessions with fellow students, where you can ask questions relevant to your own area of expertise.
  • Global perspectives: Gain feedback from fellow students, giving you the chance to network with professionals from around the globe and gain insight into global practices.

Postgraduate courses in Project Management (3)

MSc Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

2 years
PG Dip Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

16 months
PG Cert Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

8 months

Why study with the University of Essex Online?

  • Receive a qualification from the University of Essex, ranked #12 in the Guardian University Guide 2026
  • We were rated Gold in the Times Higher Education Online Rankings 2024
  • We were ranked Silver in the Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF) carried out by the Office for Students (OfS)
  • We’re 14th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE)World University Rankings 2026 (up from 15th in 2024).
  • Receive your certificate from the University of Essex, with your mode of study only specified on the transcript.
  • Study anywhere, anytime, with our virtual learning platform (VLE) .

Not ready for a full degree?

We also offer shorter, 16-month Postgraduate Diplomas (PG Dips) and eight-month Postgraduate Certificates (PG Certs) to develop your existing knowledge further. And if you decide to continue your studies, you can easily progress to the Masters degree of your choice and build on what you’ve already learned.

Whatever your goals, our flexible online courses are designed to help you take the next step in your career.

Know what you want to study? Apply now.

Hear what our postgraduate project management students say

Princess Mariam Zawu, MSc Project Management

“The ability to access course materials, participate in discussions and complete assignments at my own pace is a great benefit. What’s more, the interactive nature of the VLE and group discussions help me stay engaged and motivated.” Read more of Princess’s story.

Start your online postgraduate course in project management today

Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current career or pivot to a new field, our online degrees provide the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your goals. Apply today to take the first step toward a fulfilling future in project management.

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Online Project Management postgraduate courses at the University of Essex Online

Build the essential skills to successfully lead teams, manage budgets and deliver complex projects on time. Whether you want to gain foundational expertise or achieve a Masters degree, our flexible, online project management courses allow you to study at your own pace without pausing your career.

Choose from three qualification levels tailored to your experience and career goals: start with our short 60-credit PG Cert, build broader expertise with a 120-credit PG Dip or complete a full 180-credit Masters degree with our MSc Project Management.

Find the right course for you, sharpen your leadership potential and take the next step in your professional growth.

 View courses

Why study here?

  • Flexible and accessible: No need to take a break – complete this course 100% online and part-time around your existing work and family life.
  • Expert guidance and advice: Get expert guidance from course leaders and attend live question-and-answer sessions with fellow students, where you can ask questions relevant to your own area of expertise.
  • Global perspectives: Gain feedback from fellow students, giving you the chance to network with professionals from around the globe and gain insight into global practices.

Postgraduate courses in Project Management (3)

MSc Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

2 years
PG Dip Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

16 months
PG Cert Project Management

Study mode:

Part-time

Location:

Online

Indicative Duration:

8 months

Why study with the University of Essex Online?

  • Receive a qualification from the University of Essex, ranked #12 in the Guardian University Guide 2026
  • We were rated Gold in the Times Higher Education Online Rankings 2024
  • We were ranked Silver in the Teaching Excellent Framework (TEF) carried out by the Office for Students (OfS)
  • We’re 14th for international outlook in the Times Higher Education (THE)World University Rankings 2026 (up from 15th in 2024).
  • Receive your certificate from the University of Essex, with your mode of study only specified on the transcript.
  • Study anywhere, anytime, with our virtual learning platform (VLE) .

Not ready for a full degree?

We also offer shorter, 16-month Postgraduate Diplomas (PG Dips) and eight-month Postgraduate Certificates (PG Certs) to develop your existing knowledge further. And if you decide to continue your studies, you can easily progress to the Masters degree of your choice and build on what you’ve already learned.

Whatever your goals, our flexible online courses are designed to help you take the next step in your career.

Know what you want to study? Apply now.

Hear what our postgraduate project management students say

Princess Mariam Zawu, MSc Project Management

“The ability to access course materials, participate in discussions and complete assignments at my own pace is a great benefit. What’s more, the interactive nature of the VLE and group discussions help me stay engaged and motivated.” Read more of Princess’s story.

Start your online postgraduate course in project management today

Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current career or pivot to a new field, our online degrees provide the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your goals. Apply today to take the first step toward a fulfilling future in project management.