Overview

The Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour) programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science provides a comprehensive foundation in the psychological and sociological aspects of management. Students explore how to analyse employee behaviour and lead organisational change effectively within complex global environments. This degree bridges the gap between high-level academic theory and practical application in the modern business world.

Why Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour) at London School of Economics and Political Science?

Students benefit from studying at a world-leading centre for social sciences, ranked fifth globally for management. The department offers a vibrant intellectual community and a unique multidisciplinary approach that integrates economics, data, and psychology. A distinctive feature is the Links Scheme, which allows students to undertake a real-world consulting project with an external client, building vital industry connections.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 32500 per year
National fee: GBP 32500 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is grounded in empirical research and multidisciplinary theories. Modules may include:

Human Resource Management: Theory and Practice
Organisational Behaviour
Organisational Theory and Practice
Dissertation
Decisions, Biases and Nudges
Dark Side of the Organisation
Leading Organisational Change
Cross Cultural Management
Leadership in Organisations: Theory and Practice

Careers with Human Resources and Organisations (Organisational Behaviour)

Graduates are prepared for specialist roles in organisational psychology, employee engagement, and learning and development. The programme also serves as a robust stepping stone for those wishing to pursue PhD research. Many alumni secure positions in management consultancy and human resources within major global firms.

Recent graduates have found success in diverse sectors including digital technology, financial services, and recruitment. Notable employers of former students include prominent organisations such as:

Accenture
Amazon
Deloitte
Johnson & Johnson
Google

Programme Structure

Core courses take a multi-disciplinary approach and are grounded in theories, concepts, and empirical research from psychology, sociology, and management studies. Choose from three optional elective course to be taken in the second term.

You'll complete the programme with a 10,000 word dissertation project during the summer, which will enable you to specialise with in-depth knowledge in your specific area of interest, or you can apply to complete a Links Project - a consultancy project for a real-world organisation, completed in pairs.

Courses include:

Business Strategy, Management and Analytics

The Management of People in Global Companies

People Analytics and Technology

Organisational Behaviour

Decisions, Biases and Nudges

Leading Organisational Change

The Dark Side of the Organisation

Cross Cultural Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

Applications will close once the programme is full.

This programme includes welcome sessions prior to the start of Autumn Term on 28 September 2026.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Management View 84 other Masters in Organisational Behaviour in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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100

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70

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in any discipline.

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, but you do not need to provide this at the time of your application to LSE.

Work experience

No work experience is required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

32500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

32500 GBP / year

≈ 32500 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.

This programme is eligible for needs-based awards from LSE, including the Graduate Support Scheme.

Selection for any funding opportunity is based on receipt of an application for a place – including all ancillary documents, before the funding deadline.

In addition to our needs-based awards, LSE also makes available scholarships for students from specific regions of the world and awards for students studying specific subject areas.

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