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People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc

London, Canary Wharf

This is the programme information for 2026/27 entry

If you require details of the previous year's programme, People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc (2025/26), click here

UK students International students

Study mode

Full-time

UK tuition fees (2026/27)

£35,400

Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)

£35,400

Duration

1 calendar year

Programme starts

September 2026

Applications accepted

Applicants who require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 26 Jun 2026

Applications close at 5pm UK time

Applications open

Applicants who do not require a visa: 20 Oct 2025 – 28 Aug 2026

Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, in relevant subjects, such as; business and management, social psychology, and social sciences. Degrees and work experience in other fields are also considered if students have a strong motivation to pursue a career in people and management-related areas.

The English language level for this course is: Level 2

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Equivalent qualifications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

International applicants can find out the equivalent qualification for their country by selecting from the list below. Please note that the equivalency will correspond to the broad UK degree classification stated on this page (e.g. upper second-class). Where a specific overall percentage is required in the UK qualification, the international equivalency will be higher than that stated below. Please contact Graduate Admissions should you require further advice.

About this degree

Organisations today face complex challenges related to people management and leadership, such as attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring employee engagement and well-being, and adapting to rapid technological changes.

The People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc combines fundamental HR and management knowledge with cutting-edge research and practice in people analytics, strategic management, work design, and employee well-being.

The curriculum goes beyond traditional HR education, so that you can gain the skills required to lead sustainable change and growth in various organisations.

This unique blend of skills equips you to lead change that makes organisations more effective in their business outcomes and in achieving a higher standard of employee well-being. This focus is aligned with organisation’s increasing dedication to generate positive societal impact through their business operations by by focusing on people not just as resources, but as individuals with needs, values, and potential.

Who this course is for

The People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc programme is ideal for you if you are aiming for a high-level career in people analytics, HR analytics, management, or HR.

You are expected to have a basic understanding of statistics, business, and management through formal or informal education and work experience. This programme covers quantitative, managerial, and people management topics, so you should be prepared to be academically pushed in these areas.

We welcome applications from students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds, including business and management, social psychology, and social sciences. Degrees and work experience in other fields will be considered if you demonstrate strong motivation to pursue a career in people and management-related areas.

We are committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion, and we encourage applications from students of all demographic backgrounds to enrich our learning environment.

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What this course will give you

This degree offers you the following opportunities and benefits:

Acquire the skills and knowledge required to lead organisations, not only to drive business success, but also promote a healthier society and work environment.
Develop excellent analytical skills to inform strategic decisions and navigate a broad range of organisational issues, steering positive change through a people- and human-centric approach.
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.
Learn from expert faculty, producing research rated as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). The teaching team is comprised of academic leads and practitioners, exposing you to cutting-edge research and industry knowledge.
Build a strong global professional network, with support from our dedicated careers team.
Study on levels 38 and 50 of Canary Wharf’s iconic One Canada Square in state-of-the-art lecture theatres, with the backdrop of some of the most unique views in London. Enjoy purpose-built student facilities, hubs, and quiet study spaces.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

The foundation of your career

As a graduate of this programme you will be equipped with essential HR and analytics knowledge, a multifaceted skillset, and a range of attributes that make you highly qualified for strategic, people-focused roles across multiple industries.

Employability

Developed in collaboration with employers and guided by an advisory board of industry leaders and experts in people and management, the programme equips you with the knowledge, data fluency, and strategic insight to make an early and substantial contribution in roles that are increasingly critical to organisational success, including management, strategic HR, and people analytics.

Graduates are well equipped to secure roles such as People Analytics Consultant, Workforce Strategy Analyst, Employee Experience Designer, Organisational Development Specialist, HR Technology Analyst, Leadership Development Advisor, Diversity & Inclusion Manager, and Change Management Consultant, as well as other high-impact, people-centred positions driving transformation across industries.

Networking

The programme offers a variety of networking opportunities throughout the year.

Attend careers workshops with employers and alumni events with other postgraduate students from the UCL School of Management, enabling connections within peer groups.
Join one of UCL's societies or clubs, and build your professional network across the university.
Study in Canary Wharf, London's finance and business hub and engage with a global business community to enhance your understanding of intercultural dynamics within the corporate world.
Access our dedicated careers and employer engagement team to prepare you for your future through career workshops, one-on-one advice, exclusive corporate events and access to our alumni community.
Attend the School of Management’s latest New Technologies & Innovation Speaker Series and Business Leader Speaker Series, designed with the support of UCL’s global network to help you develop a deeper understanding of the world of business, its challenges and opportunities, and learn directly from the experience of others at the forefront of their fields.

Accreditation

UCL School of Management is proud to be AACSB accredited - 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.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, class discussions and group projects.

Students typically study 4 compulsory modules, each worth 15 credits in Terms 1 and 2. The Dissertation project takes place over Term 3. In addition to the core modules, the programme includes multiple bootcamps throughout the year, where industry leaders visit to teach the latest knowledge and techniques in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and organisational design.

Assessment is through written examinations, individual/group coursework, and a 12,000-word dissertation project. The dissertation project will typically involve practical topics chosen by you as the student, and address a range of people-related challenges faced by organisations.

Each taught module in Terms 1 and 2 is delivered over 10 weeks, with 3 contact hours per week comprising lecture content and interactive components. This means you can expect approximately 12 contact hours per week in Terms 1 and 2.

In addition, students spend approximately 7-12 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 from 20 - 25 hours according to the module and the activities being undertaken. Furthermore, contact hours will reduce to approximately 2-5 hours per week during Term 3, when students focus on their dissertation module.

For a full overview of the programme structure please visit the UCL School of Management website.

Modules

The compulsory modules provide the basis and foundation in key HR theories and Data Analytics knowledge and bootcamps give you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about more specialised areas of HR management.

The compulsory dissertation module (research project) takes place in Term 3. Throughout the year the programme will expose you to sufficient opportunities to identify dissertation topics (e.g., inequity in organisations, adoption of flexible work policies, leading remote teams) and will equip you with the tools to empirically test your research questions and present their findings. Most of the research and write-up for the research project will likely take place in Term 3 and over the summer.

Compulsory modules

Leadership and Communication

Organisational Behaviour B

Influence and Negotiations

Data Visualisation

Managing Diversity

Strategic Human Resources Management

People Analytics

Sustainable Work Design

Dissertation

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in People Analytics and Human-Centric Management.

Accessibility

The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.

Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.

For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.

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Graduate Open Events: People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc

In this series of online events by UCL School of Management, find out about the School's rigorous MSc programmes in Business Analytics, People Analytics and Human-Centric Management, and Marketing Science. Led by our academics and students, you'll hear how our students gain vital skills including programming, strategic thinking, problem solving and leadership. Our students participate in real company projects and hands-on venture building, later excelling in global careers and industries.

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Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students

Fee description	Full-time
Tuition fees (2026/27)	£35,400
Tuition fees (2026/27)	£35,400

Additional costs

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of UK, a fee deposit will be charged at 2.5% of the first year fee.

For full-time and part-time offer holders with a fee status classification of Overseas, a fee deposit will be charged at 10% of the first year fee.

Further information can be found in the Tuition fee deposits section on this page: Tuition fees.

This programme may include opportunities for students to undertake optional international study trips and summer school programmes. The costs of such trips are usually covered by students although some elements may be subsidised depending on the destination, organisational and support responsibilities. On average, costs would be around £1,500 to £2,500 depending on the trip location, personal flight preferences and spending habits, as well as the prevailing exchange rates.

For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1-2 is £119.90. This price was published by TfL in 2025. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide.

Funding your studies

The Fulbright Commission Award

Available for a US graduate student or those with equivalent experience in a relevant field to study People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc. Please note this is only available to citizens of the United States of America. Further details on the Fulbright website and the Fulbright US Student Programme website.

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 when confirming your place before the start of your studies.

For more information on scholarships and financial support, please visit Funding and Scholarships.

For a comprehensive list of the funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please visit the Scholarships and Funding website.

See all the ways you can fund your studies

: Global Finance Scholarship

Value: Up to £10,000 (1 year)

Criteria Based on academic merit

Eligibility: EU, Overseas

The Excellence Scholarship - School of Management

Value: Up to £10,000 (1 year)

Criteria Based on academic merit

Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

The Impact Scholarship - School of Management

Value: Up to £10,000 (1 year)

Criteria Based on both academic merit and financial need

Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

UCL East London Scholarship

CLOSED FOR 25/26 ENTRY

Value: Tuition fees plus £16,000 stipend ()

Criteria Based on financial need

Eligibility: UK

Women in Finance Scholarship

Value: Up to £10,000 (1 year)

Criteria Based on academic merit

Eligibility: UK, EU, Overseas

Next steps

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

why you want to study People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc at graduate level
why you want to study People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc at UCL
what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
where you would like to go professionally with your degree.

Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver.

Please note that you may submit applications for a maximum of two graduate courses (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

This course requires two references. Further information regarding references can be found on this Selecting your references page.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.