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Technology Management MSc

London, Bloomsbury

The Technology Management Group of UCL's Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) and UCL Centre for Systems Engineering (UCLse) have pooled expertise to design this exciting programme, which equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a career in technology management or engineering management.

UK students International students
Study mode
UK tuition fees (2025/26)
£20,500
£10,250
Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
£43,500
£21,750
Duration
1 calendar year
2 calendar years
Programme starts
September 2025
Applications accepted
Applicants who require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 27 Jun 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Applicants who do not require a visa: 14 Oct 2024 – 29 Aug 2025
Applications close at 5pm UK time

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Entry requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A lower second-class degree supported by significant relevant work experience, such as two or more years of paid work experience in a technology project context, may also be considered.

The English language level for this programme 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

Students learn about the challenges and opportunities of working with new and legacy technology, and are introduced to key concepts such as technology maturity, lifecycles, risk, reliability and resilience. Systems and strategic thinking and the importance of the enterprise context are promoted throughout. The research elements aim to instil a deep knowledge of at least one area of technology management with industrial relevance.

The MSc programme requires completion of eight 15-credit modules and one 60-credit module (a major individual research project).

The 15 credit modules include five compulsory taught modules, one optional taught module, and two minor research modules: the Project Concept module and the Emerging Technology Review (ETR) group project. The 60-credit Research Project module is the final research module.

It is recommended to choose one of Project Management or Transformation for Sustainability as the optional module, although there are other alternatives.

Who this course is for

The Technology Management MSc is ideal for motivated students who want to build on a good first degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subject and develop their management skills before embarking upon a career with an engineering or technology company.

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

The programme blends general principles of management with technology-focused teaching and integrates aspects of systems engineering and project management; the UCL Mullard Space Science Laboratory has over 50 years’ experience of developing cutting-edge spacecraft technology, and the programme content builds on research conducted by the Technology Management Group at MSSL in these areas.

The programme contains three compulsory modules relevant to leadership and entrepreneurship (Technology Strategy, The Business Environment and New Product Development). These modules will give students the knowledge and skills necessary to lead new technology-driven enterprises.

The curriculum has an international focus, with case studies from major technology companies around the world. A number of industrial visits are anticipated and this ‘real world’ exposure to organisations will help contextualise the theory and techniques learnt.

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

The foundation of your career

Drawing on our experience of providing short training courses for industry (such as the Project Manager training courses we run for the European Space Agency) we will integrate a large amount of skills development into our teaching, including skills in communication, negotiation, leadership and motivation, decision-making, and managing complex, time-constrained tasks, all of which will be beneficial for future careers.

Employability

UCLse has strong links with companies in the aerospace, communications, construction, energy and transport sectors and our Industrial Advisory Board ensures relevance to industry.

Typical career destinations might include:

  • Graduate Systems Engineer or Project Manager (including at Network Rail, GE Aviation, Siemens and WSP).
  • Technology/Business Consultant (Accenture, Capgemini, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PA Consulting).

Networking

There will be many opportunities to network through shared teaching with students on sister programmes in Systems Engineering Management and Management of Complex Projects. There are also induction events and social events offered to all students in the Department, which will give you the opportunity to network with students studying Space Science and Engineering. In addition, we hope to hold at least one event each year with members of our Industrial Advisory Board, such as a careers workshop, panel debate or research showcase.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Teaching and learning

Teaching is blended by design, with a combination of live interactive lectures and group work, underpinned by pre-reading and individual exercises on our virtual learning environment.

Taught modules are generally delivered face-to-face as intensive 4-day blocks (including two full days and two half days), with an online orientation session the week before the face-to-face teaching and an online review session the following week. This model works well in meeting the needs of both full-time students and part-time students, whilst also enabling students to complete modules sequentially, rather than having to attend several taught modules in parallel.

Teaching methods incorporate a mix of lectures and case study-based teaching, and groupwork, in which students will be challenged to come up with novel ideas, lead groups to innovative solutions and manage complex tasks under tight time pressure. Assessment is through coursework, examinations, written reports and presentations, and the dissertation.

A taught module (15 credits) is assumed to require around 150 hours of study. This time is made up of formal learning and teaching events such as lectures, seminars and tutorials, as well as independent study.

Around 24 of these 150 hours will be taken with live teaching events and group work, but a significant proportion is independent study time. This includes working through the reading and recorded lectures, researching and responding to the assignment and, where applicable, revision for the exam.

For students on this programme, taught modules are delivered in a block format with contact hours of around 24 hours per block week. Modules in block mode are delivered from Monday to Thursday, and the number of block weeks will depend on the modules selected.

Outside of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, students are expected to use their remaining time for self-directed study and completing coursework assignments. Students are expected to interact with tutors via the Moodle forums before and after class sessions. There are also additional welcome and wrap-up sessions online totalling 3-4 hours per taught module.

In term three and the summer period students will be completing the final report of the research project, keeping regular contact with their dissertation supervisor.

Modules

Over a calendar year you will complete all of the modules. The five compulsory and one optional taught modules occur across terms 1 – 3, with most of the teaching within the first two terms. The Project Concept is introduced in term 1 and concludes at the end of term 2, Emerging Technology Review starts in term 2 and concludes early in the summer term. The 60-credit Research Project module starts at the end of the Project Concept and runs until the end of the summer term.

Part-time study: In the first year you will need to complete four to six taught modules. The five compulsory taught modules and one optional taught module occur across terms 1 – 3, with most of the teaching within the first two terms. In the second year, you will complete any remaining taught modules and undertake the Project Concept, Emerging Technology Review and the Research Project module.

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Optional modules







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 Technology Management.

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During each Virtual Open Event session, we will give a short presentation about UCL, the department and our MSc degree programmes. This will be followed by a webchat where you'll have the opportunity to hear from academic staff and current students from the department and ask any questions you might have about life at UCL.

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Graduate Open Events: Space and Climate Physics (AM)

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During each Virtual Open Event session, we will give a short presentation about UCL, the department and our MSc degree programmes. This will be followed by a webchat where you'll have the opportunity to hear from academic staff and current students from the department and ask any questions you might have about life at UCL.

Fees and funding

Fees for this course

UK students International students
Fee description Full-time Part-time
Tuition fees (2025/26) £20,500 £10,250
Tuition fees (2025/26) £43,500 £21,750

The tuition fees shown are for the year indicated above. Fees for subsequent years may increase or otherwise vary. Where the programme is offered on a flexible/modular basis, fees are charged pro-rata to the appropriate full-time Master's fee taken in an academic session. Further information on fee status, fee increases and the fee schedule can be viewed on the UCL Students website: ucl.ac.uk/students/fees.

Additional costs

For Full-time and Part-time offer holders 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.

There are no programme-specific costs.

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 £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. 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

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

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Next steps

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

There is an application processing fee for this programme of £90 for online applications. Further information can be found at Application fees.

When we assess your application we would like to learn:

  • why you want to study Technology Management at graduate level
  • why you want to study Technology Management at UCL
  • what particularly attracts you to this programme
  • how your personal, 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 programmes (or one application for the Law LLM) in any application cycle.

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Please read the Application Guidance before proceeding with your application.

Year of entry: 2025-2026

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