Program Overview
The Higher Education Management at University College London (UCL) is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 24, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Higher Education Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Higher Education Management programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The strategic management of higher edication institutioins
- The management of financial resources in higher education
- The management of teaching and research in higher education
- The environmentally sustainable university
- Human resource management in higher education
- Institutional governance in higher education management
- Internationalisation in higher education
- The management of physical resources in higher education
- Managing third stream activities in higher education
- Managing the student experience
- Marketing in higher education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard, together with at least four years of relevant professional experience of management in an HEI setting. It is also possible for applicants with appropriate experience but without a degree to be accepted on the basis of an interview, a qualifying essay and/or a portfolio and reflective statement, depending on their prior qualifications. European or international applicants are expected to have qualifications at an equivalent level.
If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,460 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 25 May 2026
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24