Course starts: September 2027 Location: London, Canary Wharf

Management Science with Year in Industry MSci

The world’s leading companies need people who can operate in complex, innovation-intensive, data-driven environments – people who can apply quantitative tools and qualitative methods, make the right decisions in the face of uncertainty and risk, and deliver results through effective people management. Taught by the UCL School of Management, the Management Science MSci provides a rigorous, practical foundation in these critical, highly in-demand skills. This course offers the option of an additional year abroad or in industry.

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Key information

Study mode
Full-time
Duration
5 academic years full time
Fees (2026/27)
UK: £9,790 per year
International: £42,700 per year
Application deadlines
13 January 2027. Applications close at 6pm UK time.
Applications may stay open after this UCAS Equal Consideration deadline, please check UCAS for details.
Course starts
September 2027
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UCAS code
N990
Location
London, Canary Wharf
Department
UCL School of Management
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Entry requirements

Grades
A*AA
Subjects
Mathematics with A* required. Science or Social Sciences preferred.
GCSEs
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4

Contextual offer

Grades
A*BB
Subjects
Mathematics with A* required. Science or Social Sciences preferred.
GCSEs
English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4

At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.

The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.

UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.

The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who do not have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.

Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.

For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.

About this course

The Management Science MSci equips you with a systematic approach to solve complex management problems, drawing on principles from mathematics, science, and engineering. 

Throughout the course, you will learn to develop innovative, evidence-based solutions to key interdisciplinary management challenges such as scale, growth, uncertainty, and risk, and acquire tools to uncover new business opportunities. You’ll do this by mastering rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods and supporting analytical software.

The technical aspects of the course are complemented by a deep scientific understanding of workplace behaviour and people management, training you to work effectively with and to lead successful teams. 

Core modules in mathematics, critical analytical thinking, data analytics, design, economics, computational thinking and behavioural science provide a strong foundation in the concepts and tools essential for management practice. Additional modules - covering strategy, marketing science, finance, operations management, and decision science - provide a comprehensive understanding of how companies operate. This will equip you with the skills and insights necessary to deliver results through people. 

The course also includes eight intensive Scenario Weeks during which you will collaborate in teams to tackle complex interdisciplinary management problems. Hosted at the School of Management’s Canary Wharf location, the Scenario Weeks bridge academic insight with real-world business challenges and are regularly supported by organisations within the School’s global network such as Tata Consultancy Services and AWS. 

As a student of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences, you will also take part in the ‘How to Change the World’ course, where students from all 10 departments collaborate on challenge-based, problem-solving activities in teams. 

This course is also included in the Integrated Engineering Programme IEP , allowing you to take an Engineering Sciences Minor in Years 2 and 3. You can learn more about this on the IEP website. 

Year in Industry

The year in industry takes place in year 4 of this 5-year degree. This option enables students to undertake a paid or unpaid placement in a professional organisation, gaining valuable real-world experience and applying academic knowledge in a business or management context. Students must meet specific academic requirements and obtain approval from the School of Management for their chosen placement.

In the final year of the MSci course (year 5) , you will take additional advanced modules to extend your knowledge and skills in a specialist area such as strategy and entrepreneurship, organisations and innovation, operations and technology, marketing and analytics, business analytics or finance. You will also undertake a group consultancy project.  

We are looking for individuals with strong mathematical or quantitative skills, as well as an interest in what motivates people and how they behave. A strong interest in business and wider societal, cultural, and global issues should be well-evidenced. 

We would like applicants to demonstrate their ability and willingness to think critically and creatively, present their views coherently, tackle ambitious projects and develop the leadership and entrepreneurial skills that will stand them in excellent stead for their future lives and careers. 

If successful, you will join an international cohort of students drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds, so we want to see that you can work well with people and are well-prepared to undertake a rigorous and intellectually demanding course.

Course structure

In Year 1, you will typically take eight core modules. In Year 2, you will typically take seven core modules and one optional module for your IEP Engineering Minor Module 1. In Year 3, you will take five compulsory modules, one of which will be a dissertation module where you will carry out an individual research project on a management topic of your choice, followed by a choice of two optional modules to conclude your IEP Engineering Minor. 

Finally, in Year 4, you will take five core modules, one of which will be a group consultancy project. You will also take two optional modules, which are selected as 2-Module Concentrations’ in specialist areas such as: 

Business Analytics 

  • Finance 
  • Marketing and Analytics 
  • Operations and Technology 
  • Organisations and Innovation  
  • Strategy and Entrepreneurship 

Please note: Details of the IEP Minors and their 3 Modules change yearly and are detailed on the IEP website.  

Module Concentrations also change yearly. The list of the current Concentrations can be found on the School of Management website. 

Modules

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

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 is 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.

Compulsory modules

Teaching and learning is conducted through lectures, seminars and scenario-based challenges which are supported by a developing digital campus. Extensive background reading and literature research are required throughout the course. You will attend special sessions and guest lectures and complete a variety of activities including individual and group projects, timed examinations, quizzes and presentations.

Modules are examined through assessed coursework and written examinations. There is also a dissertation component in Year 3. You produce your dissertation on a cutting-edge, real-world business problem with support from your supervisor. In Year 4, you will also submit a Group Consultancy Project, working with a company to use the skills you have developed throughout the course to resolve an issue related to management they are experiencing.

Across the course, typical contact hours average around 12 hours per week, depending on the year of study and module choice.

Please note the typical contact hours and self-directed study will vary depending on the year of study, the weekly activities being undertaken, optional module choices, and individual dissertation requirements.

For example, In Years 1 and 2, each compulsory module will typically have four contact hours per week split into 2-hour lectures and 2-hour seminars over eight weeks. You are also required to participate in four compulsory and assessed Scenario Week challenges each year. In Year 3, core modules typically have three contact hours per week.

The hours in your Year in Industry (year 4) will be determined by your placement.

In the final year of the MSci course (year 5), on each of the compulsory modules, there are three contact hours per week over 10 weeks. You will also spend approximately five to eight hours a week on the group consultancy project over Terms 1 and 2.

In addition, in all your years of study, you will spend approximately four to six hours a week for each module on assessment and independent study to further develop the skills and knowledge covered in lectures and seminars. On average, independent study should equate to approximately 16 hours a week.

 

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 are 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.

Fees and funding

Study mode UK fee (2026/27) Overseas fee (2026/27)
Full time £9,790 £42,700

UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases. Fees for 2027/28 entry will be published in August 2026.

International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.

International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.

Additional costs

In addition to Tuition Fees and living expenses, students may incur some additional costs, including: textbooks, printing/photocopying credits (estimated approximately £100 - 150 per year), and robe hire for the graduation ceremony. Students may also choose to participate in Summer School from UCL SoM partners. These courses incur additional costs (estimated from £1,500 to £2,500, depending on the place, flight ticket, type of hotel etc.). The attendance at Summer Schools, though, is optional.

Students who wish to explore the opportunities to undertake a year in industry should note that these may incur additional costs. The cost of a year in industry can be difficult to predict as it will depend on the students own priorities and choices, as well as the location of the organisation they wish to use for the placement. Associated costs may be in relation to travel costs and accommodation.

Students may incur travel costs if they wish to attend events at another UCL campus or if they wish to undertake a module during their studies which is delivered at another UCL campus

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 2026. 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. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

Why study this course at UCL?

The Management Science MSci course at UCL is designed to help you develop strong quantitative and analytical skills, a rich understanding of business operations, and a solid foundation of essential skills required for successful careers in dynamic, global companies.

The course offers a high-performance, high-trust environment for exceptional individuals to develop deep technological expertise and advanced interpersonal skills. If you are someone who is passionate about using advanced quantitative skills to solve problems, effectively manage teams and make difficult decisions in the face of risks, then this course is for you.

This course will leave you well-placed to meet the growing global demand for leadership roles in the next generation of innovation-intensive organisations. 

The UCL School of Management is ranked 2nd in the UK REF, 2021 for its ‘world-leading’ research outputs. It specialises in the study of how technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and analytics are changing management practices in the world’s top organisations. 

As a UCL School of Management student, you will also have access to bespoke and exclusive careers support provided by the School’s Careers Team. The team consists of Careers Consultants and Employment Engagement Officers and offers a level of support typically only seen at the postgraduate level. Learn more about the School’s careers services on our Careers webpage.

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What this course will give you

Employability is deeply embedded within the course through practical engagement with real-world business challenges. Academics collaborate closely with industry partners to integrate essential skills and industry requirements, ensuring students develop the expertise needed to excel within a competitive professional environment. Employability is central to the Management Science degree, with essential skills developed from Year 1 through the support of a dedicated Management Science Careers team.

The course produces exceptional graduates who go onto work within globally renowned organisations, including Accenture, BlackRock, Barclays, London Stock Exchange Group, McKinsey & Company, L’Oreal, Unilever and Microsoft. These leading institutions recognise the course’s capabilities and acknowledge the exceptional skills, expertise, and potential of our students and alumni, providing them with prestigious opportunities to excel in business, finance, consulting, technology, and beyond. 

Data taken from the Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of graduates in the 2017–2023 cohorts.

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How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Candidates who are made an offer will be invited to a Management Science offer holder open day.

Selection is made based on the information provided in your UCAS application.

Selection

For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.

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You are applying for the Management Science MSci course. Please note that the course options presented as post-enrolment specialisms will be available for you to choose once your enrolment is confirmed. For application guidance please visit Application guidelines.

Course starts: September 2027

UCAS applications open for 2027 entry on 12 May 2026.

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