Overview
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 12 months full-time only
Fees: UK/EU/Overseas - £39,800 (Full-Time). Fees for 2026/27 cohort to be confirmed.
Application deadline: Applications are now closed for September 2025 entry. Applications for the 2026/27 cycle will open in October 2025.
Entry: A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university – a minimum of UK Second Class Honours (Upper Division - 2:1) or the international equivalent. International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a 'Level 2' - further details regarding this can be found at the UCL English Language Requirements page.
The UCL School of Management is proud to be in the 6% of business schools with AACSB accreditation - a global mark of excellence that recognises our commitment to innovative, research-led teaching, rigorous academic standards, and preparing students for impactful global careers in business and management.
Programme
The UCL MSc Management is a highly competitive, internationally recognised programme designed to develop talented graduates into future business leaders, equipped to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and make data-informed strategic decisions in today’s fast-paced, interconnected economy.
Through a combination of rigorous academic study and real-world application, the programme offers both a comprehensive understanding of core managerial disciplines and deep engagement with current theoretical debates underpinned by cutting-edge research. By graduation, you will possess the knowledge, analytical skills, and global perspective required to excel in leadership roles at leading organisations worldwide.
At UCL - ranked 9th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) - you will learn from world-leading academics and industry experts while benefiting from the university’s location in the heart of London, one of the world’s most dynamic business capitals. The programme brings together diverse, high-achieving peers from across the globe, enriching classroom discussion and expanding your professional network.
Programme Pathways
To ensure your studies are aligned with your academic experience and career ambitions, the MSc Management offers two tailored pathways:
- The Corporate pathway is designed for students from a broad range of non-finance backgrounds. This pathway is ideal if you have little or no prior in-depth study of Finance and Accounting.
- The Finance pathway is intended for students with an undergraduate degree in Business and Management and substantial prior study of Finance and Accounting. Applicants with strong Finance and Accounting backgrounds from other disciplines may also be considered. Having a degree in business and management is not enough for this pathway if you have not studied Finance and Accounting in sufficient depth.
Pathway allocation is determined by the Programme Director based on your academic background, evidence of quantitative skills, and where necessary, an online diagnostic test. Applicants are encouraged to indicate a preferred pathway in their personal statement; otherwise, allocations will be made at the School’s discretion, and changes may not be possible later.
There may be exceptions to these guidelines. Students who have a strong educational background in Finance and Accounting, even if they have not studied other disciplines related to business and management, may be allocated to the Finance pathway. Other factors will be considered for the pathway allocation, such as evidence of quantitative skills. We expect all applicants to state their preferred pathway in their personal statement. Failure to do so implies the candidate does not have a preference, and reallocation requests may not be accommodated.
Programme Diet for the Academic Year 2025-26
The curriculum includes core modules, optional modules, and a substantial Business Research project. Teaching takes place across three terms, with Term 3 focusing on research and project work.
Module offerings differ slightly between pathways to reflect their focus areas.
Please note that the list of optional modules is indicative and exact modules may vary from year to year. A detailed timetable will be made available to students during Induction Week in September 2026.
Corporate Pathway:
Finance Pathway:
Teaching and Learning
The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, and class discussions based on case studies and other activities. Student performance is assessed through simulations, presentations, coursework, group projects, class participation, and examinations (both in-person and online).
Students typically study 5 compulsory modules in Term 1 and up to 5 modules in Term 2, of which 1 is selected from the optional module list. Students on the Finance pathway may study their optional module in Term 2 or Term 3. Students on the Corporate pathway study their optional module in Term 2. In Term 3, all students undertake a Business Research module.
Each taught module is delivered over 10 weeks, with three contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. Some optional modules in Term 3 are delivered intensively with 10 three-hour sessions over a period of 1-5 weeks. The Business Research module requires students to watch videos, in addition to lectures, exercises and workshops in classes.
In addition, students spend approximately 10-12 hours a week on each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.
Business Research and Business Plans
For the MSIN0100 Business Research module, you will write either a business research (short dissertation) or a business plan for a new business or an existing business that wants to expand operations. You can choose your topics in accordance with your career plans.
As part of this module, you have the opportunity to develop a consultancy project with a company of your choice. This work is done in small groups, with the supervision of the company and of UCL School of Management professionals. This consultancy project aims to train you to solve actual business problems and to help you better understand business in the United Kingdom. It also provides a good opportunity for broadening professional networks. The consultancy project is optional, and it is not for a grade.
International Summer Schools
You will have the opportunity to apply to spend two weeks attending workshops and seminars at a university abroad. Partner schools include HEC Paris, KU Leuven in Belgium, Tsinghua University in Beijing, and Copenhagen Business School. This option depends upon approval from the Programme Director, taking into consideration your grades and career objectives, as well as the number of available places.
Students selected by the Programme Director may undergo an additional, independent application and selection process by the partner school, which reserves the right to make the final decision on whether or not to accept a student's application.
The UCL School of Management will support a summer school student's visa application (if applicable) to enter the relevant country of the partner school. Nevertheless, the decision to grant a visa to a summer school student is solely that of the host country's government.
Language Classes
All our students are allowed and encouraged to take language classes in the evening, either at the UCL Language Centre or at the UCL School of Slavonic & East European Studies. UCL offers many different languages at all levels. These language classes are self-funded by students and not subsidised by the UCL School of Management.
Student Activities
During their year at UCL, you will have the opportunity to participate in various student activities on the Bloomsbury campus, including clubs, societies, cultural events, sports, etc. Moreover, the MSc Management students have organised their own activities, including a football team, a China network society, a Women in Management society, final-term parties and celebrations, etc.
Course Dates
Full-time: September 2026 to September 2027
Canary Wharf
Located on Levels 38, 49, and 50 of One Canada Square, the School’s Canary Wharf campus places students in London’s financial and business centre. This proximity provides direct access to leading firms, networking events, and employer-led sessions, enhancing commercial awareness and professional readiness.
The School’s London location enables independent engagement with professional bodies and events. Beyond the core curriculum, students engage with a wide range of events and industry talks, including the School's latest New Technologies & Innovation Speaker Series and Business Leader Speaker Series. These sessions, supported by UCL’s global network, offer insights into contemporary business challenges and opportunities, and allow students to learn directly from leaders at the forefront of their fields.
All facilities at the Bloomsbury campus, located in the heart of central London, and UCL's new campus, UCL East, located in the Stratford Olympic Park, will also be open to students.
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Careers
The Careers service offered to MSc Management students at UCL is designed to help you build a strong foundation for early success in your career. Through a combination of tailored support, employer engagement, and alumni connections, you’ll graduate equipped with the skills and confidence to thrive in your chosen field, regardless of your background, nationality, or prior experience.
Dedicated School of Management careers support
As an MSc Management student, you’ll benefit from bespoke Careers support delivered by a specialist careers team:
- One-to-one career coaching with professionally-certified, industry-focused Careers Consultants
- Access to our global alumni network, who are keen to offer advice and guidance
- Online resources which can be accessed on demand to support your career journey
- A Careers and Professional Development (CPD) Programme for PGT students.
At the centre of the CPD programme is a suite of Careers Electives – a series of weekly in-person and online sessions in the Autumn and Spring terms spanning two streams of sector focus:
- Finance, Accounting, and Banking
- Management, Analytics, and Business.
By taking these electives, you will participate in:
- Recruitment Readiness workshops to prepare for the graduate recruitment cycle
- Industry insights events to connect with alumni and recruiters in the School of Management
- Skills Shaping sessions to develop the transferable and technical skills employers value
UCL Central Careers resources
In addition to the School of Management’s tailored support, you’ll also have access to UCL Careers’ extensive resources. Each year, over 1,000 employers participate in UCL Careers events, including:
- Careers fairs and employer presentations
- Sector-themed weeks with networking opportunities and expert panels
Where Our Graduates Work
Our graduates pursue global careers across a wide range of roles, sectors, and geographies. Popular sectors include consulting, banking and finance, marketing, technology, and data & analytics. Some of the top job titles among our recent graduates include Finance/Investment Analyst, Management Consultant, Business Analyst, and Sales & Business Development Manager.
Some of the top companies our graduates went on to secure roles in include PWC, Accenture, Deloitte, KPMG, Amazon, EY, HSBC, Alibaba, China Merchant Bank, UBS, and many more. For more information and statistics on where our graduates work, you can view the most recent data available from the UCL Graduate Outcomes Survey.
For further information on the Careers provision for UCL School of Management, please see our Careers page.
Applications
Student Profile
Who Is This Course Designed For?
The MSc Management programme is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in management. The programme looks for ambitious and talented students from a wide variety of educational backgrounds, with a 'can-do' attitude who aim high, think critically and are encouraged by challenges. Students must be prepared to grow their analytical capabilities, lead and work in teams, and contribute to building a strong community of knowledge-holders.
Do you want support in developing your career?
Regular career workshops and one-to-one advice ensure that every graduating student is able to advance their career plans.
Why Choose the MSc Management?
- Developing knowledge and skills for occupying strategic positions in relevant organisations around the world, leading change in complex and uncertain environments.
- Developing knowledge and skills for reaching high performance in management roles, including critical analytical competencies for fast and successful decision-making.
- Developing capabilities to operate in multidisciplinary environments, understanding how innovation, technology, data analytics and entrepreneurship come together to enable success and resilience in businesses.
- Building strong professional networks with students from different academic backgrounds, including business, international studies, engineering, sciences, economics, social sciences and arts.
Applying for Masters in Management
Applications for September 2025 entry open on 01 November 2024 and close as follows - Applicants who require a visa: applications close on 30 May 2025 at 17:00 UK time, Applicants who do not require a visa: applications close on 29 August 2025 at 17:00 UK time. You are advised to apply early due to competition for places.
Entry Requirements
Academic profile: A good undergraduate degree from a recognised university – a minimum of UK Second Class Honours (Upper Division - 2:1) or the international equivalent. International Students may ascertain qualification equivalents from the UCL international students website. UCL Admissions check qualification equivalencies before forwarding application forms to our School. The UCL School of Management is unable to comment on international qualifications.
Career Aspirations: A personal statement outlining (1) the motivation for studying management and (2) future career aspirations. Applicants benefit from showing that they have actively taken steps to meet their career goals through activities such as work experience, internships, and/or volunteering. Details should be included on the application form and a CV should also be attached.
English Language skills: An English Language Level 2 qualification is required
- English as native language or
- A Level 2 of English in any English language qualification or test recognised by UCL.
- Applicants are encouraged to include evidence of their English language qualification at the time they apply.
More information about the English language criteria can be found here.
Additional documents: If an applicant would like any directly relevant work experience or short academic courses (outside of any formal degree qualification) to be taken into consideration as part of their application, they must provide verifiable evidence for each in the form of a confirmation letter from the provider as part of their initial application. This confirmation must be provided on business/institution letterhead, listing the name and email address of a supervisor who oversaw the placement.
A maximum of five confirmation letters per application will be considered and any placements/courses must have been undertaken no more than two years before the programme start date. If such letters are not provided or we are unable to verify the placements/courses, these will not be taken into consideration as part of the application or for the purpose of pathway allocation.
Equivalency Requirements for Chinese Applicants. International students are required to have the equivalent of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree to apply for the MSc in Management. For applicants from China, this is usually a Bachelors degree with a minimum weighted average mark of 87% or 93%, depending on the institution. Further details can be found in the Graduate Prospectus.
Application Process
Qualifications are assessed only once an application has been submitted. The equivalency of overseas qualifications cannot be assessed unless a full application with all supporting documentation such as degree transcripts, references, etc. has already been submitted to UCL.
Applications for MSc Management are assessed in 4 stages:
| Stage 1 - Initial assessment |
Once we have received your application and reference from your nominated referee, we will check to ensure that you meet the minimum academic requirements for the programme. Unfortunately, due to the competition for places, we are unable to progress applicants to stage 2 unless they have met the minimum requirement for the programme. A list of the standard entry requirements and their international equivalents can be found in the Key Information section of the MSc Management Graduate Prospectus page. Please note, that UCL uses weighted averages to measure applicants’ current academic level. |
| Stage 2 - Completion of an interview | If you meet the minimum requirement for this programme your application will move to stage 2. During stage 2 your application will be considered further. Most candidates with profiles of interest may be emailed an interview invitation. You will have a deadline by which to complete the online interview. Failure to do so will lead to your application being unsuccessful. |
| Stage 3 - Post interview selection |
After completion of the interview, your interview and application will be considered further. During this stage, we will rate applications on their interview responses, academic profile, career aspirations and international profile. We are looking for students with drive, talent, intelligence, vigour, critical thinking and analytical skills. If your application is at the lower end of the ranked applications, your application will be deemed unsuccessful and you will be informed of this on the application portal. If your application is at the high end an offer recommendation will be forwarded to the Graduate Admissions Office for processing. Alternatively, if your application is ranked in the middle range, your application will be moved to stage 4. |
| Stage 4 - Holding |
During this stage applications are held and regularly reviewed. When they are reviewed the Programme Director will consider all applications currently at stage 4 and recommend offers to the strongest candidates until all places are filled. Please note that those who enter stage 4 may not receive a decision before August 2025. |
UCL aims to complete stages 1-2 within 8 weeks. Stage 3 will begin from January 2025 onwards. Applicants who enter stage 4 may not receive a decision before August 2025.
If you have any other questions regarding the admission process please see the UCL Postgraduate Admissions Webpage. For any other queries regarding the programme that are not addressed on our web pages please check the Frequently Asked Questions or email us.
Telephone: 020 3108 6055
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Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Tuition Fees
The 2025-26 fees are £39,800. Learn more about tuition fees.
All full time students are required to pay a fee deposit of 10% (£3,980) of the full tuition fee for this programme. Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available through UCL for all years of study. Competition for scholarships is fierce, however, and to stand a chance of being chosen you will need to show evidence of commitment and the potential for high achievement.
Application for scholarships and bursaries must be made either when confirming your place before the start of your studies.
For more information on scholarships and financial support, please visit Funding and Scholarships
Additional Costs
This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing or photocopying.
This programme may include opportunities for students to undertake optional international study trips. The costs of such trips are usually covered by students although some elements may be subsidised or grants available depending on the destination, organisational and support responsibilities. On average, costs would be around £1,000 to £1,750 depending on the trip location, personal flight preferences and spending habits as well as the prevailing exchange rates.
For more information on additional costs for prospective students please go to our estimated cost of essential expenditure at Accommodation and living costs.
Why the UCL School of Management
Our strengths:
World-class reputation: UCL consistently ranks among the top universities in the world.
International focus: Our MSc Management has been carefully designed to develop your international management and leadership skills.
High-quality teaching: We invest in the selection and development of our faculty to provide you with the best possible education during your studies at UCL.
Tailored careers support: A series of workshops and employer-led activities are offered throughout the year to develop your global career management skills.
Global professional network: Our international cohorts and close relations with alumni allow you to develop your global professional network.
Accredited programme: This programme at the UCL School of Management is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), one of the world’s leading authorities on postgraduate business education. The accreditation demonstrates the high standard of teaching, curriculum design, career development and innovation in the programme. AMBA limits the number of accredited schools to 300 institutions globally and currently accredits 2% of business schools in over 75 countries, highlighting the School's continuing commitment to excellence in management education.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MSc in Management
Further Information
If you have any other questions regarding the programme that are not addressed on our web pages, please email us.
Email: mgmt-mm@ucl.ac.uk
Telephone: (+44) 020 3108 6055