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UCL School of Management

University college london, course event, phd in management virtual information session.

UCL School of Management invites you to join us for our virtual open day session and get an insight into what it’s like to study our PhD Programme. 

Are you looking to study a PhD in one of the following areas?

• Operations & Technology
• Strategy & Entrepreneurship
• Marketing & Analytics
• Organisations & Innovation

If so, then join us on Monday 12 December 2022  for our PhD virtual information session.

Throughout the session, you will meet hear our programme director, Colin Fisher , as well as current PhD students from various research areas, who will give you an overview of the programme and what it’s like to study a PhD at UCL School of Management. 

We will begin with a short presentation from the Programme Director, followed by a Q&A session with current PhD students to answer all your burning questions.

Registration is required to attend, so  register today! 

For more information please contact Grace Gaywood at [email protected] 

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One of the world’s leading universities, UCL is London’s top multidisciplinary research university with an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching. Defining characteristics of a UCL education: An exceptional learning environment - UCL is rated joint-fifth in the QS World University Rankings - UCL has the best academic to student ratio in the UK (1:10) (The Guardian university league table 2015) - Nobel Prizes have been awarded to 29 people who are, or were, students or academics at UCL. - Based in Bloomsbury, central London, UCL is surrounded by the greatest concentration of libraries, museums, archives and professional bodies in Europe - UCL attracts top academics and students from 151 different countries, resulting in a vibrant and cosmopolitan academic community. A global leader in generating new knowledge - UCL is the top-rated university in the UK for research strength in the Research Excellence Framework 2014, by a measure of average research score multiplied by staff numbers submitted - Pioneering UCL research feeds directly into our graduate programmes, resulting in novel interdisciplinary programmes in emergent disciplines. Explore our 700 graduate programmes in our online prospectus - UCL’s research-based teaching methodology means that research is integrated into many of our degrees and students have the opportunity to make an original contribution to their field of study Advancing your career - UCL is the fourth highest rated university in Europe for employability (Global Employability University Ranking 2014) - UCL was awarded an Employer Review score of 99.4 out of 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2015 - The average starting salary for UCL Master’s graduates was £27,346 in 2013-14 (HESA 2013) A distinctive ethos - UCL was founded in 1826 to open up university education in England to those who had been excluded from it. In 1878, it became the first university in England to admit women students on equal terms with men - UCL’s ethos is strongly influenced by its spiritual founder Jeremy Bentham, the utilitarian philosopher, who famously said: "it is the greatest happiness of the greatest number that is the measure of right and wrong” - This philosophy manifests itself today in UCL’s approach and commitment to tackling global problems and the importance it places on global citizenship - More locally, UCL is the only London university to be a Beacon of Public Engagement, working with partners to build closer involvement between universities, local communities and the wider public. What others say about UCL: “Complex problems require complex responses. The only institutions in our society that bring together a range of different actors from different disciplines are universities. And UCL is paramountly the absolute best place to go to look for this kind of multidisciplinary response to one of the greatest challenges facing the world.” Dr Richard Horton, Editor of 'The Lancet', on the UCL-Lancet Commission on Managing the Health Effects of Climate Change.

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UCL School of Management

University college london, phd programme in financial economics.

Start date:  September 2024 Duration: 5 years (1 year MRes + 4 years PhD) Fees:  We offer fully-funded scholarships to all admitted students who have applied by the 31 January 2024 (see details below)  Application deadline:  31 January 2024, 17:00 UK time (late applications submited by the 05 April 2024 may still be considered, see details below) Entry:  Applicants must hold a distinction in a master’s degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of analytical and quantitative skills (such as in mathematics and statistics), evidenced by strong performance in relevant modules taken on previous degree programmes and/or through relevant standardised test performance (such as GRE Quantitative of at least 160). International students, please note that UCL’s English language requirement for this programme is a ‘ Level 2 ’ (IELTS and TOEFL are the preferred test, however others on the UCL recognised test list will be accepted if required) - further details regarding this can be found on the  UCL English Language Requirements  page.

The MRes and PhD in Financial Economics is a joint programme between the UCL Department of Economics and the UCL School of Management.

The MRes programme is the first year of the five-year integrated MRes/PhD programme in Financial Economics. The MRes programme will provide you with training in research methods together with an advanced understanding of financial economics, to enable you to conduct insightful and original PhD level research in financial economics. 

The MRes will firstly provide quantitative training in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and finance. These will be taught in the context of cutting-edge research and relevant applications. Secondly, it will provide you with analytic frameworks and transferable skills that will allow you to identify relevant and promising research topics, present ideas in order to obtain feedback, and provide feedback yourself. 

The subsequent years (for students who progress from the MRes to MPhil) will focus on the skills you will need to run research projects to completion and to present completed research projects to various kinds of specialised audiences. Likewise, teaching skills will also be developed.

PhD Structure

• The MRes programme consists of taught modules (Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics. Real Analysis and Probability with Economic Application), a hybrid module (Financial Economics) with taught components and research based components, and a research project in the final part of the year. For the MRes project, you work under supervision to design and carry out a substantial piece of original research. This enables you to gain a deep understanding of the entire research process.
• Superior performance is required for automatic progression from MRes to MPhil. In particular, students should achieve an average mark of not less than 60% in the independent, original research components of the programme, and not less than 50% in the taught element.
• Our highly selective and small-sized PhD programme ensures that each student receives personal attention and guidance from our faculty members throughout their doctoral study. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. At the same time, you will be part of both the School of Management PhD cohort and the Economics PhD cohort, with which you will share most of the taught modules.
• We expect our PhD graduates to have as their goal an academic career as a faculty member in a top business school or Economics department or in the research group of an international institution or a central bank.

Students take a total of 180 credits in the MRes year. This is made up of the MRes Research Project (MSIN0135) and 75 credits of compulsory taught modules. 

All modules in the MRes year are core modules, there are no optional modules. 

• ECON0107 - Macroeconomics, 15 credits  
• ECON0106 - Microeconomics, 15 credits  
• ECON0108 - Econometrics, 15 credits  
• ECON0118 - Real Analysis and Probability with Economic Applications, 15 credits
• MSIN0234 - Topics in Financial Economics, 30 credits  
• MSIN0135 - MRes Financial Economics Research Project, 105 credits  

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and class discussion. Student performance is assessed through presentations, coursework, projects, and examinations. 

Students will study 4 compulsory taught modules. A typical taught module is taught over two terms (2 x 10 weeks) with 4 hours of contact hours per week (3 hours of lecture + 1 hour of review session). In addition, students spend approximately 6-8 hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars.  

Students will also undertake a substantial research project, which would usually start in Term 2 and be completed over the Summer. The total number of weekly hours will vary according to the weekly activities being undertaken.

Why choose us

What makes us different:.

Unlike many PhD Programmes in finance, our programme has a full anchor in economics and econometrics. Hence, we offer a unique world-class environment that combines the best of a leading business school, located in Canary Wharf, the heart of London’s modern financial district, and the tradition of economic research and teaching of the Department of Economics, which is located in Bloomsbury, London’s historical intellectual centre.

If you want to become an academic economist conducting research in finance, this programme is for you.  

UCL School of Management and the Department of Economics  

Founded in 2007, UCL School of Management has forged a reputation for world-leading research in management studies with 95% of the School’s research deemed to be world-leading or internationally excellent, the second highest percentage of any business school in the UK, according to the 2021 REF . The PhD programme is an integral part of our School’s active and ambitious research environment where students receive rigorous academic training and personalised research mentorship. 

The UCL Department of Economics has an outstanding international reputation in key areas of current research. The Department ranked top in the UK for research environment and outputs in the field of Economics and Econometrics in the 2021 REF . 

Our research programme offers a unique education and research experience with the intent of preparing you for scholarly careers at the highest level. Our highly selective and small-sized programme ensures that you receive personal attention and an opportunity for guidance from our world-leading scholars. The close mentorship process forms the foundations of a successful academic career. 

As a research student you will join a highly active research environment which involves frequent research seminars and visits by leading scholars worldwide, reading groups, brown bag seminars and panels in which PhD students and faculty members present and discuss their ongoing work. Such forums provide an excellent opportunity to receive critical constructive feedback on your research and to develop academic, generic and transferable skills.

Applications

Applying for our mres/phd programme.

Entry requirements and admissions criteria:

Applicants to the MRes+PhD programme must hold a distinction in a master’s degree in Economics or a closely related subject. Applicants must demonstrate a high level of analytical and quantitative skills (such as in mathematics and statistics), evidenced by strong performance in relevant modules taken on previous degree programmes and/or through relevant standardised test performance (such as GRE Quantitative of at least 160). Submitting a GRE test result is encouraged but not compulsory and is only one of the components used to assess the strength of applications. 

We only have a single intake in September. We accept applications throughout the year. Successful candidates who have submitted their MRes application by 31 January 2024 will receive a scholarship (full fee waiver plus a stipend). Successful candidates who have submitted their application after this date may receive a scholarship subject to availability, or will come with their own funding.

In your personal statement you are expected to suggest one or more faculty members as potential supervisors. On the application form you may see that it states that it is preferred that you contact potential supervisors beforehand. However, we strongly discourage applicants from contacting individual faculty members or potential supervisors when applying to our programme. All applications are first evaluated by a joint admissions committee, so contacting potential supervisors separately will not increase your chances.

We also require you to submit IELTS or TOEFL scores if English is not your first language. Our School requires a “Level 2” English language qualification which corresponds to:

IELTS: Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the sub-tests.

TOEFL: Score of 96 overall, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing subtests and 22/30 in the listening and speaking subtests. 

Application Deadline

The application window closes 31 January 2024 (17:00 UK time) and a late submission window closes on 05 April 2024 (17:00 UK time). We advise those interested in the programme to apply before 31 January 2024, as those applying in the late submission window will only be considered if there are still places remaining.

Application Procedure

Apply via UCL Postgraduate Admissions System here . When starting the application, you must select the MRes Financial Economics option. In addition to filling out the online application form, please upload a copy of the following documents:

• Official Transcripts of Grades / Course marks
• A 1 page personal statement that clearly indicates: (i) your research interests and preliminary research ideas, (ii) potential faculty member(s) you may want to work with (this is a suggested list, you don’t need to contact potential supervisors beforehand), and (iii) your motivation to do a PhD.
• Your  GRE  score report, if you took the test.
• Your IELTS/TOEFL score report, if English is not your first language.

Funding/Scholarships

We offer fully funded five year scholarships to all admitted students who apply before the 31 January 2024. The scholarship is open to all nationalities. It covers all tuition fees, and includes an annual stipend of £25,000 which is tax-free. 

Successful candidates who have submitted their application after 31 January 2024 may receive a scholarship subject to availability or will come with their own funding.

Additional Costs

This programme does not have any compulsory additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.  Students may have the opportunity to participate in conferences in the UK and internationally. The UCL School of Management provides MRes/PhD students with an annual budget for conferences, which students will use to cover the travel, accommodation, food and other costs whilst at conferences, in line with UCL’s expenses policy. 

Further Information and Contact Details

The full-time MRes/PhD programme runs from September each academic year. Entrance is therefore every September. While we may accept applications until 05 April 2024 we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible. Our programme is very selective and we only admit a limited number of students, so applying before 31 January 2024 increases your chances.

How to Apply

For queries about the MRes/PhD Programme that are not addressed on our web pages, please contact [email protected] .

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Programme Information

Application process, admissions requirements.

Students are required to possess a “Level 2” English language qualification if it is not their first language. This means: TOEFL: Score of 96, plus 24/30 in the reading and writing, and 22/30 in the listening and speaking subtests. IELTS: Overall grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each of the subtests.

Further Information

If you have any other questions regarding the programme that are not addressed on our web pages please email the programme team ( [email protected] )

PhD Scholarship: Programme Management of Gigaprojects

Ucl - bartlett school of sustainable construction.

We are The Bartlett, UCL’s global faculty of the built environment. Individually, our schools and sections lead their fields. In partnership, they develop new responses to pressing world issues. As a whole, they represent a world-leading, multidisciplinary faculty, united by the radical spirit of UCL. Our vision is of a world where everything that’s built aims to add to the well-being of people and the environment. The Bartlett is unrivalled in its breadth and depth of disciplines, programmes and departments. Overall, the Bartlett is number one for Research Power in the built environment field. The appointed PhD candidate will be based at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction at the Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, a world-leading faculty ranked #1 in the world for Built Environment studies and #1 in the UK for its research environment.

About the project

University College London (UCL) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD scholarship (3 years full time) on “ Programme Management of Gigaprojects ”. The PhD Scholarship is situated at UCL’s Megaproject Delivery Centre and is part of the AECOM Infrastructure Scholarship Programme, created to advance science in major programme management globally.

Infrastructure provision is a key priority of governments around the world, unlocking societal benefits and enabling economic growth. Given their transformational nature, infrastructure projects are often delivered through megaprojects, which are notoriously difficult to manage and often plagued with cost overruns and delays. Yet, such major programmes are fast increasing in size, requirements, and complexity (Denicol et al., 2020).

UCL’s award winning research identified the ingredients of successful megaproject management in six themes, which reveal 18 causes of poor performance and 54 solutions. The theme on Strategy, Governance, and Procurement highlights the importance of establishing the organisational structures to coordinate a large network of suppliers, partners, and stakeholders.

Considering the scale of investments to build entire new cities and rebuild countries, the term Gigaproject is progressively being used to describe a collection of megaprojects (at city, region, country levels) and convey the size of the challenge faced by governments. It is urgent to rethink the strategies needed to deliver infrastructure projects at pace and scale, charting a path for sustainable transitions.

This PhD Scholarship will investigate how to deal with the scale and complexity associated to deliver Gigaprojects. Programme organisations might be established with the purpose of delivering a single of multiple infrastructure schemes, with clients appointing delivery partners to provide capacity and capability in programme management. Such programme organisations have the overall responsibility for integration of the final asset, with the strategy of programme initiation and set-up playing an important role.

The challenge in Gigaprojects is how to balance control and agility, stability and change, creating the structures to maintain overall visibility of best for programme solutions while empowering the supply chain (often organised as joint ventures) to deliver their work packages. The research will investigate coordination and integration of system of systems by exploring topics such as: the initiation of programme delivery organisations, the set-up and evolution of organisational strategies, the decomposability of the Gigaproject into multiple megaprojects, and the inter-(mega)project relationships.

The appointed PhD candidate will be based UCL’s Megaproject Delivery Centre and will have the opportunity to collaborate with AECOM’s Global Programme Management leadership to disseminate cutting-edge scientific findings. UCL and AECOM are on a mission to advance programme management and improve the delivery of the world’s largest infrastructure projects.

Requirements:

Applicants should hold a Master's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in a relevant subject such as, but not limited to (project management, construction management, engineering management, operations management, organization studies, strategy). The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent academic record (including a Master level degree in an appropriate subject)
• Good proficiency in English
• Commitment to a 3-year period of research within UCL
• Interest in working closely with world leading infrastructure companies.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 14 June 2024 , 11pm UK time.

The PhD Scholarship will commence in October 2024, as soon as possible following the appointment of a suitable candidate.

Applicants are asked to email the following to [email protected]

• Master’s transcripts
• Research proposal outlining how you would approach the research (max. 5 pages)
• Personal statement outlining why you are interested and why you would be prepared to commit three years to this research project (1 page)

After all submissions are reviewed, selected candidates will be invited for an interview. All those candidates who were not shortlisted for an interview will be notified at this stage. After the interview, the preferred applicant will be invited to submit a full PhD application to the PhD Programme of The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. Any inquiries or further information about the scholarship should be emailed to [email protected]

What we offer

The PhD scholarship will cover:

3 years tuition fees (UK rate).

• We welcome the application of International candidates. If successful, the International applicant will have to cover the UK/international fee difference.

3 years maintenance stipend at £20,622 per year.

A cost of living increase is expected to be added to this and will be confirmed in due course.

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Starting August 2017, an online management application allows every PhD candidate and student of the Sciences and Technology Sector of UCL to perform the successive steps of their PhD programme (admission, confirmation, validation of training, composition of jury, private defence and public soutenance). This application allows PhD students to keep track of the status of their programme. It is also the main channel used by the PhD commissions to communicate their decisions to PhD students.

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UCL School of Management

University college london, msc management.

Start date:  September 2024 Duration:  12 months full-time only Fees:  UK/EU/Overseas - £38,300 (Full-Time) Application deadline:  Applications will open on 01 November 2023 and close as follows - Applicants who require a visa: applications close on 28 June 2024 at 17:00 UK time,  Applicants who do not require a visa: applications close on 30 August 2024 at 17:00 UK time. 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 .

UCL’s MSc Management is a highly competitive international programme that aims to deliver graduates who can develop strategies and make informed decisions, preparing young professionals for managing business complexity and innovation in dynamic and complex environments. We do this by providing you with a solid understanding of practical managerial issues, as well as a strong foundation in current theoretical debates, based on cutting-edge research, equipping  students with knowledge and skills to work for leading organisations around the world.

Throughout your journey at UCL, one of the Top 10 Global Universities (QS 2023), you will be learning from academics who are at the forefront of their fields, as well as being a part of London’s Global University, working closely with a diverse and vibrant group of high-profile students who bring a vast range of business knowledge from across the globe.

The programme offers two pathways, each tailored towards the needs of our students to ensure they get the most out of their studies:

• The Corporate pathway  is designed for students who may or may not have previously studied business and management, particularly those who have not studied Finance and Accounting in depth. 
• The Finance pathway  is for candidates who already have an undergraduate degree in business and management, having specifically studied Finance and Accounting. Having a degree in business and management is not enough for this pathway if you have not studied Finance and Accounting in sufficient depth.

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. Fai l ure to do so implies the candidate does not have a preference and reallocation requests may not be accommodated.

At the discretion of the Programme Director, applicants may be invited to do an online test to measure previous knowledge of Finance and/or Accounting. The result of this test will be used to support the pathway allocation decision.

Pathways are allocated solely at the discretion of the Programme Director, with consideration of the entire educational background of each applicant. Decisions are made on a case-by-case basis and the guidance above is just indicative of the whole process. 

Programme Diet for the Academic Year 2024-25

The modules, consultancy projects, and research activities are held throughout the academic year.

A detailed timetable will be made available to students during Induction Week in September 2024.

Please note that the list of optional modules is indicative and exact modules may vary from year to year.

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. 

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 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. Some optional modules in Term 3 are delivered intensively with 10 x 3-hour sessions over a period of 1 to 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 hours a week for 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 to 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 grade.

International Summer Schools

You will have the opportunity to apply to spend two weeks attending workshops and seminars in a university abroad. Partner schools include HEC Paris , KU Leuven in Belgium ,  Tsinghua University in Beijing , Zhejiang University in Hangzhou , Indian Institute of Technology in Bombay , University of Chile in Santiago , and Externado University in Bogotá . 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

23 September 2024 to 22 September 2025

The vast majority of lectures take place at our location, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf , in London’s global business district. All facilities at the Bloomsbury campus, located in the heart of central London, will also be open to students.

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 competences for fast and successful decision making.
• Developing capabilities to operate in multidisciplinary environments, understanding how innovation, technology, data analytics and entrepreneurship come together for enabling 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 2024 entry open on 01 November 2023 and close as follows -  Applicants who require a visa:  applications close on 28 June 2024 at 17:00 UK time,  Applicants who do not require a visa:  applications close on 30 August 2024 at 17:00 UK time. You are advised to apply early due to competition for places. Applications are made using an  online application form .

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 .

GMAT/GRE: This programme does not require results from a GMAT, GRE or equivalent standardised test. Applicants who have taken a test are encouraged to submit their results if they feel their score will strengthen their application.

​ 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: 

UCL aims to complete stages 1-2 within 8 weeks. Stage 3 will begin from January 2024 onwards. Applicants who enter stage 4 may not receive a decision before August 2024.

Further Information

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

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Tuition fees.

The 2024-25 fees are £38,300. Learn more about 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

All full time students are required to pay a  fee deposit  of £2,000 for this programme. 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 .

Career Opportunities

The MSc Management programme enables you to make an early and substantial contribution to your future employer. You will prepare for your future through career workshops, one-to-one advice, exclusive employer events and access to our alumni community. Whatever your nationality, experience or background, you will leave UCL equipped with the tools to become a high achiever in your chosen field.

As an MSc Management student, you will benefit from a bespoke Careers and Employer Engagement programme and a dedicated careers team who will help you present yourself to leading graduate employers with confidence.

Our portfolio of UCL School of Management careers support for MSc Management students includes:

• Individual career coaching sessions with Careers Consultants
• Weekly careers and professional development workshops on topics including marketing yourself as a candidate, interviews, assessment centres and planning your next steps
• Exclusive industry insight sessions and employer-led events to inform your career choices
• Access to UCL School of Management alumni keen to support you with your career

For further information on the Careers provision for UCL School of Management, please see our Careers page . 

In addition to the bespoke activities within the School of Management, you also have access to the central UCL Careers provision. Every year over 1000 employers/organisations attend events arranged by UCL Careers, including careers fairs, employer presentations and sector ‘themed weeks’, which may include employer forums, networking events, talks on how to get into the sector and one-to-one advice sessions.

Our students go on to careers in a range of sectors; the most common destinations for our students are consulting, banking and finance, management trainee programmes, marketing, and technology. We also recently caught up with  MSc Management alumna Ambika Luthra , who graduated from the programme in 2018 and launched her successful career in the digital marketing space. Currently the Brand Manager for Swisse Wellness at H&H Group, Ambika is pivotal to the formation and execution of the brand's strategy in India and recently conceptualised an online campaign starring Indian actress and model Sanjana Sanghi.

The Graduate Outcomes Survey (graduating classes 2018-2021) shows that 90% of those surveyed (and who are eligible to work or study) secured highly-skilled work, or HE-level study within 15 months of graduating from the MSc Management programme. 

The graduates have found jobs in a variety of high-profile companies. The UCL Graduate Outcomes Survey showed on average (graduating classes 2018-2021) the top 15 companies graduates went on to secure roles in were:

• Accenture plc 
• China Merchants Bank 
• Deloitte LLP 
• Grant Thornton LLP 
• HSBC Bank plc 
• Huawei Technologies 
• The German Stock Exchange 
• UBS Investment Bank  

The Graduate Outcomes Survey (graduating classes 2018-2021) shows on average the top three job titles among Business Analytics graduates were;  Management Consultants and Business Analysts , Finance and Investment Analysts and Advisers and Sales Accounts and Business Development Managers.  

Why choose UCL

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 developing 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 on 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.   

What Our Students Say...

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About the teaching staff

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"21st Century teaching."

About the cost of living

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"Don’t be put off by rumours, you don’t need to be rich to live like a king or queen in London."

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We've teamed up with Unibuddy to enable you to chat with our MSc Management students and alumni so that you can ask those who have studied the programme the questions that are most important to you.

Whether you want to know about studying in Canary Wharf, which modules are the best, or how to adjust to life living in London, they are on hand to help.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MSc in Management

If you have any other questions regarding the programme that are not addressed on our web pages please email us.

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