Useful information

Resource directory for current UCL History MPhil/PhD students.

Handbooks

• PGR Handbook (Moodle)
• A Code of Practice for Graduate Research Degrees
• Academic Manual – Regulations and Guidelines for Research Degree Students
• UCL Code of Conduct for Research
• Doctoral Researcher Compass

Essential resources

• Doctoral School essential information
• Research degrees: rules, regulations, paperwork
• Research ethics
• UCL 2023-24 Term dates
• Academic year 2023-24 downloadable pdf calendar

Key progress points

• Research student log: this must be kept up to date. Students will not be able to upgrade or to submit their thesis without a complete research log.
• Revised thesis title and plan form (docx)
• The upgrade
• Preparing for your viva
• Submitting your thesis
• Download the PGR Journey infographic: 

  PGR Student Journey

  PGR Student Journey

Students with English as a second language

• EAP course information
• Pre-sessional courses (to be taken before the start of term)

Other useful information

• Library Updates: please be informed only the Main and Science Libraries are open for click and collect.
• Workspaces can be booked in the Student Centre, which is partially open
• Guidance on fieldwork and risk assessment