Course Summary
The MSc in Project Management is custom-designed to foster well-rounded, skilled graduates with the ability to think critically, plan strategically and implement projects effectively.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Please review the entry requirements below. The UCD Smurfit Admissions Office staff have expertise in reviewing international qualifications from around the world and will be able to assess your application's comparability to the Irish entry requirements.
A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Business / Commerce, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Science, Economics, Science, Physics, Architecture or a related discipline
OR
A primary degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of three years’ relevant business work experience.
If English is not your first language, an English language qualification is required for admission to all of our programmes. The exception to this rule is if you have completed your primary degree or an entire third level qualification through English, in an English speaking country. Learn More about the English Language Requirements.
https://www.smurfitschool.ie/admissions/internationalapplicants/englishlanguagerequirements/
Some students might have to get a student visa in order to come and study in Ireland. Please check the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Services website to see if you require a visa. https://www.irishimmigration.ie/
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/
Application Details
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Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
Part Time option (online) suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: Yes
B257 Project Management Master of Science
Full-Time
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught
UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School
B258
Project Management Master of Science
Part-Time (online)
Commencing September 2026
Graduate Taught
Fees
Fees Full-Time EU: €15,760 (academic year 2024/2025)
Full-Time Non-EU: €22,600 (academic year 2024/2025)
Important Note: Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change each year.
UCD Alumni can now enjoy a 5% tuition reduction when they are accepted to a programme at UCD Smurfit School. T's and C's apply.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
As a graduate of the MSc in Project Management, you will be equipped to manage projects in a variety of areas, such as business change, as well as new products, facilities, and technology.
93% of our graduates from this programme were employed after 6 months across a range of industry sectors. Source: Latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, published September 2025.
Potential careers for our graduates include:
Project Manager
Business Consultant
Project Engineer
Client & Industries Analyst
PMO Lead
Duration
Project Management B258 Graduate Taught MSc Online PT 2 Years