Management Consultancy and Organisational Change,MSc

Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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Birkbeck, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Central London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesOctober-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,980 / year

Next Intake October-2026

Management Consultancy and Organisational Change,MSc

About

Course Overview

Combining the latest theory with practical exposure, our MSc Management Consultancy and Organisational Change equips aspiring consultants, change professionals and leaders with the tools to ethically and impactfully adapt, influence, strategise and lead sustainable change.

Why choose this course?

This course covers strategic management, change practice, knowledge governance, innovation and behavioural science, teaching you the tools and techniques used by top consultancies and change professionals.
It offers you hands-on experience of delivering a live consultancy project with a global consulting organisation through a 12-week project in partnership with PA Consulting and working with real clients, such as Defra and the RSPCA.
You will also work alongside active practitioners from the Change Management Institute to tackle current ‘thorny topics’ faced by the change practice.

What you will learn

This unique course blends theoretical knowledge with applied skills to empower you to drive meaningful change. You will learn about key areas of the field, including:

consultancy and change frameworks
tools for strategic analysis
approaches to decision making
models of knowledge management and organisational learning.

You will also gain valuable practical skills in client engagement, problem solving, presentation, collaboration and project management.

How you will learn

This course is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. Some modules may also offer classes online as well as on campus.

It is taught through a blend of theory and practice. You will work collaboratively in a supportive academic environment that emphasises teamwork, critical reflection and client-focused delivery.

You will also be able to further develop your practical skills in The Consultancy Challenge, a live client project with feedback and mentorship from PA Consulting, or hone your research and investigative skills by completing an individual research project.

Discover the career opportunities available by taking Management Consultancy and Organisational Change (MSc).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above).

Managers and consultants without a degree but with experience in a wide range of public and private sector organisations may be able to benefit substantially from the course, and their applications are welcomed.

Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.

On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect to achieve.

Apply now to secure your place. The earlier you apply, the sooner your application can be considered and you can enrol. You do not need to have completed your current qualification to start your application.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this course is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses, foundation programmes and language support services to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck.

Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

Career

On successfully graduating from this MSc Management Consultancy and Organisational Change, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including:

client-facing consultancy techniques for scoping projects, engaging stakeholders, managing projects and presenting compelling insights
teamwork, adaptability, creative problem solving and ethical judgement under real-world pressure
full-cycle change management skills for planning, mapping, communicating, evaluating and sustaining change
critical thinking
strategic approaches to market, product and consumer analysis.

The course will prepare you for a career path in a range of fields and professions including in:

management consultancy
change management
learning and development
project management
strategic analysis
management and leadership roles where core consultancy skills are increasingly essential.

Graduates from this course have gone on to be employed at organisations including:

Deloitte
Arup
PA Consulting
Arcadis
Kantar.

We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.