UCL School of Management

Joint Study Programmes

Overview

The joint study programmes “with/and management studies” are aimed at students who wish to add a practical element to their studies by combining language, chemistry, mathematics or statistics training with practical management subjects.

Students in chemistry, mathematics or statistics are often seeking to combine the analytical, logical thinking, problem-solving and numerical skills they develop with a foundation in management studies. Similarly, many language students look to broaden their experience and skills by combining linguistic and cultural studies with management topics. All UCL School of Management joint study programmes directly benefit students seeking careers in management. No previous knowledge of management studies is required.

The joint study programmes produce well-rounded individuals whose breadth of knowledge appeals to employers looking for graduates with multi-faceted skill sets. Students on the joint study programmes should be interested in the following:

  • Learning about basic management functions and their practical application
  • Developing interpersonal and communication skills
  • Improving critical and analytical thinking
  • Practising presentation skills
  • Engaging in teamwork
  • Contributing to case study work and class discussions

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Programmes

Available programmes

The following programmes are offered jointly “with/and management studies.”  Students will take a minimum of 25% of their studies with UCL School of Management depending on the programme. Click on the links below for full details of the core and optional management modules for each programme.

BSc Chemistry with Management Studies

MSci Chemistry with Management Studies

BA Dutch and Management Studies

BA French with Management Studies

BA German with Management Studies

BA Italian and Management Studies

MSc Law and Finance

BSc Mathematics with Management Studies

MSci Mathematics with Management Studies

BA Scandinavian Studies with Management Studies

BA Spanish with Management Studies BA

BSc Statistics and Management for Business

Note: Many other UCL departments also include compulsory management modules in their programmes, for example, many engineering subjects. Others allow students to take elective modules with the School. For full details of available management modules, please see our Elective Portfolio pages

Applications

How to apply

All undergraduate applications to UCL are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Full details of the admissions procedure are available on the UCL prospective student application pages.

Admissions queries related to the “with /and management studies” programmes are dealt with by the parent department for each programme. For example, applicants interested in the Mathematics with Management Studies programme should contact the Department of Mathematics directly with any queries related to admissions.

Contacts for each programme together with links to the relevant prospectus entries are available below. For up-to-date information on the management modules included in these programmes, please visit the available courses page on this section of our website.

BSc/MSci Chemistry with Management Studies (UCAS Codes F1G1/F1NF)

BSc Chemistry with Management Studies prospectus information
MSci Chemistry with Management Studies prospectus information

Contact:
Admissions Tutor
Dr David Rowley
Email: admissions.chem@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 4775

BA Modern Language Plus (UCAS Codes RY00), including:

  • Dutch with Management Studies BA
  • Dutch and Management Studies BA
  • German with Management Studies BA
  • Italian and Management Studies BA
  • French with Management Studies BA
  • Scandinavian Studies with Management Studies BA
  • Spanish with Management Studies BA

BA Modern Language Plus prospectus information

Contact:
Admissions Officer
Mrs Jo Wolff
Email: selcs.admissions@ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3096

BSc/MSci Mathematics with Management Studies (UCAS Codes G1N2/G1NF)

BSc Mathematics with Management Studies prospectus information
MSci Mathematics with Management Studies prospectus information

Contact:
Admissions Tutor
Dr Robert Bowles
Email: admissions@math.ucl.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7679 3501

BSc Statistics and Management for Business (UCAS Code GN32)

BSc Statistics and Management for Business prospectus information

Contact:
Admissions Tutor
Dr Giampiero Marra
Email: undergraduate-admissions@ucl.ac.uk 
Tel: +44 (0)20 3370 1215


When to apply

The deadline for applications for September 2025 entry to all UCL undergraduate programmes is January 29th 2025, regardless of where applicants are applying from. All applications should be submitted via UCAS by this date.

Key Dates

Applicants should refer to UCL and departmental webpages for updated details on dates and deadlines.

Module Registration

To register for individual modules students are advised to submit selections as early as possible once they have completed enrolment at UCL so as to guarantee a space on the module.

Module selections usually open to students in the middle of August and students must submit their choices by the end of the second week of the first term.

Key Dates

May 2024 Module selection opens to returning students on Portico
Beginning October 2024 Deadline for student module registrations
TBC Deadline for staff approval of students’ module selections

Term Dates 2024/25

First term      Monday 23 September 2024 to Friday 13 December 2024
Second term Monday 13 January 2025 to Friday 28 March 2025
Third term Monday 28 April 2025 to Friday 13 June 2025

Notes:

(i) Term 1 Teaching starts on Monday 30th September 2024.

(ii) Terms 1 and 2 consist of 10 teaching weeks with reading weeks halfway through the term. Reading Weeks in 2024/25 are weeks commencing Monday 4 November 2024, and Monday 17 February 2025.

(iii) Term 3 is usually dedicated to revision sessions and examinations.

Why choose us

The UCL School of Management offers a research and education programme with a focus on technology management, innovation, creation/growth of technology-intensive organisations, operations research, and entrepreneurship. It also offers courses on other management and business topics. Courses provided by award-winning lecturers and an exposure to an international educational environment provide the knowledge and tools you need to excel in and lead the industries of the future.

UCL’s location in the heart of London provides easy access to the financial institutions and other businesses of the City. Many of our students go on to take up positions in internationally renowned firms. The School and UCL also host guest speakers from a wide range of industries and professions.

Benefits of studying a joint study programme “with/and management studies”:

  • Students gain basic management training to complement their chosen specialisation
  • Students gain transferable skills such as problem-solving, logical thinking, creative and analytical thinking and practical analysis and application
  • Opportunity to study alongside students from many different degree programmes
  • Courses offered by UCL School of Management are delivered by faculty with external experience from the private, public and charitable sectors
  • High standards of teaching across various departments
  • Experience of different teaching styles and delivery
  • Access to a large variety of interesting, diverse and well-paid careers
  • Training in skills valued by employers including teamwork and presentation skills
  • Provides a foundation for students intending to pursue further management training (such as an MBA)

FAQs

Can I transfer from one programme to another?
Transfers are sometimes possible but students must satisfy the entry requirements of the new programme. Students should discuss any potential transfer with the Departmental Tutor of the current and new departments. 
Can I take more management modules if I want to?
This depends on your programme of study. Some programmes offer greater flexibility to allow students to take more than the minimum number of modules prescribed by the diet.
How many hours of teaching does each module have each week?
Most modules consist of weekly 2-hour lectures plus 1-hour seminars in which students are encouraged to participate in class discussions and other activities. 
How are students assessed?
Assessment typically involves written and presentation work and/or a group assignment and a written end-of-year examination; all students must be available to take examinations in April/May.
When and where will lectures take place?
Lectures take place all over the UCL campus. Students are advised to check the UCL online timetable regularly for timetabling and location details: www.ucl.ac.uk/timetable.
How do I find out about UCL School of Management policies and procedures?
Each year the School updates the UCL School of Management Student Guidelines which are available on the UCL School of Management Student Information Moodle site (UCL username and password required). All policies and procedures related to coursework submission, extension requests and results are available on the intranet.
Who should I contact if I need a coursework extension?
All joint study programme students should log an extenuating circumstances request on Portico if they are unable to submit any management coursework by the deadline. Module leaders are not able to grant extensions. 
Whom should I notify about extenuating circumstances?
Students should always report ongoing extenuating circumstances to their parent departments using the official UCL form and with supporting documentation. Such cases should be notified to Nicola Cockerton or Michelle Tinsley in UCL School of Management.
Who are the contacts for students on joint study programmes in the School?
Senior Teaching and Learning Administrator: Fiona Narraway f.narraway@ucl.ac.uk
School Tutor: Michelle Tinsley m.tinsley@ucl.ac.uk
Elective Porfolio Lead: Danusia Wysocki d.wysocki@ucl.ac.uk
 
Last updated Tuesday, 19 November 2024