About the department
UCL Information Studies is an international centre for knowledge creation and transfer in the fields of librarianship, archives and records management, publishing, information science and digital humanities.
Within UCL Arts & Humanities, we are the only department in the UK which brings together in one place courses in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities.
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Study with us
Learn more about our undergraduate and graduate degrees, PhDs and short courses.
BSc Information, Data and Society
Our BSc Information, Data and Society will equip you with knowledge from both the humanities and technology, along with an understanding of the role of information, data, and evidence in society.
Our research
We are the only department in the UK with courses in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities.
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Information for new students
Advice about joining UCL for new students.
Centenary Exhibition
2019-2020 marked the centenary of UCL Information Studies - find out more about how we celebrated our 100 year anniversary.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our department is committed to promoting the value of different identities and creating an organisational culture that is respectful and inclusive.
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Latest news
Understanding the Digital Public Library Ecosystem
Players, processes, and how publishers can work with libraries to reach readers
15 Jan 2026
Dr. Daniel Wilson and team have been awarded a 2025 Schmidt Sciences HAVI award
Schmidt Sciences has awarded $11 million to 23 research teams around the world who are exploring new ways to bring artificial intelligence into dialogue with the humanities.
12 Dec 2025
UCL Arts & Humanities offers 5 fully-funded studentships for 2026/27
The UCL EPSRC Landscape Award (UELA) 2026/27 will offer five fully funded studentships for Arts & Humanities projects.
27 Oct 2025
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