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.

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. 

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.

​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.

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.

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:

SCHOLARSHIPS

University College London is pleased to offer a range of scholarships for our Master’s programmes. Postgraduate scholarships are typically awarded to our most talented students across a range of categories. We strongly encourage applicants wishing to obtain scholarships to apply early in order to have the best chance of receiving one. 

UCL Global Master’s Scholarship

The UCL Global Masters Scholarship aims to enable and encourage international students from lower income backgrounds to pursue full-time Master’s degree studies at UCL.

There are 85 scholarships available each year worth up to £15,000 each. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of financial need and upon the recommendation of the Student Funding Office.