University College London (UCL)
People Analytics and Human-Centric Management MSc
London, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 33,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students: full time £33,000 | UK students: full time £33,000. Additional fees may apply
This MSc program focuses on the growing fields of people analytics and human-centric management. It covers how organizations can use data and analytics to better understand their workforces, improve decision-making, and create more effective, engaging workplaces. The course explores key topics like workforce data analysis, HR metrics, and how to implement human-centered strategies that support employees and encourage organizational success. Students get practical skills in analyzing people data, designing better HR practices, and applying modern management techniques rooted in understanding human behavior.
The program also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations and responsible data use in managing people. It is tailored for those looking to develop expertise in managing talent and organizational culture through evidence-based methods. Students will learn from real-world examples and case studies, helping them connect theory with practice. The course aims to prepare graduates for careers where they can lead with insight and create workplaces that value employee well-being while achieving business goals. Whether you're aiming for HR roles or strategic management positions, this degree offers a modern approach that keeps people at its core.
UCL Scholarships
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Funding for disabled students
Master's students who have a disability may be able to get extra funding for additional costs they incur to study.
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 on 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 according to the module and the activities being undertaken. Furthermore, contact hours will be reduced to approximately 2-5 hours per week during Term 3, when students focus on their dissertation module.
Modules
Full-time
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) 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 your 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.
Students undertake modules to the value of 1800 credits. Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded an MSc in People Analytics and Human-Centric Management.
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 todrive 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 REF. 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 Canda Sqaure 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.
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
Graduates are expected to secure roles such as Data Scientist, HR Data Analyst, People Analytics Specialist, Workforce Planning Manager, Change Management Manager, and other HR-related Manager roles in various industries.
Developed in conjunction with employers and with continued support from the programme’s advisory board, comprised of industry leaders and experts in people and management, the programme equips you with the skills to make an early and substantial contribution to your future employer in management, strategic HR and people-centric roles, increasingly in demand and a vital contribution to organisational success.
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.