Student testimonials

"The course trained me in scientific thinking and research, and also helped me develop resilience, both of which have proven to be valuable assets in my professional journey and personal growth."

"I was particularly inspired by some of my lecturers, not just because of the brilliant and impactful work they were doing, but because of the way they engaged with me and made me feel like I belonged

"UCL provided the latest resources for the topics that fascinated me and fostered critical thinking. These experiences shaped my ability to apply knowledge effectively in other roles."

"Studying and working concurrently was very complementary. Whilst I could bring elements of my career and work experience into the learning environment, I was also able to take away key elements of my

"The research experience I had with my mentor aligned with the needs of my current work and the skills I learned from the course and were really the key to the job I have now."

"UCL is such a hub of science and with one of the best research centres in the world, we were very lucky to have incredible professors who really allowed us to think."

"My degree in Behaviour Change determined the trajectory of my career and equipped me with knowledge and skills at the absolute forefront of the field of Behavioural Science, both when it comes to res

"Psychology at UCL was an opportunity to feel like a real researcher, and it began almost immediately in the first year of study."

"The MSc programme was so enjoyable that if given the opportunity to go back in time and redo the whole course again, I would do it in a heartbeat."

"I was able to go further into numerous areas of the field and get a more thorough grasp of human behaviour, cognition, emotions, and other topics which I really enjoyed."

"Studying for an MSc at UCL is an incredible opportunity - not just to gain expertise in your discipline but also beyond. UCL has so much to offer in free talks and lectures, opportunities to voluntee

"After reading so many studies, it’s really rewarding to get to conduct your own piece of high-quality research and write it up as a paper!"

"Studying psychology at UCL was an obvious decision for me. Some of the most influential psychological theories were discovered by UCL alumni and professors."

"So much of the research published from UCL is world-leading and has important implications for science and society. Being taught by lecturers who are a part of this research is inspiring and means yo

"Being at UCL has allowed me to meet really intelligent people and learn so much from their analytical style, how they deal with problems and how they view life. This constantly inspires me to become

"One thing I found inspiring at UCL was the dedication to strive for success by both students and experts and researchers in the field."

"I really enjoyed the practical aspects of my degree, such as the varied placement experiences and workshops with my course mates."

“The Ecological Brain Doctoral Training Programme follows a highly interdisciplinary approach, bringing together experts from a range of disciplines."

"My course equips me with multiple perspectives in mental health and child development [and it] is taught by experienced clinicians and researchers, who are top in their field."

"Studying at UCL is a great opportunity as the staff and students are very friendly and welcoming."

"I love living, studying and working in London. Being based at the Anna Freud Centre, a place filled with history, has been a wonderful experience that you couldn't find elsewhere."

"The Faculty of Brain Sciences is the right place for people who wish to pursue a deep understanding about the brain, mind, and other related topics."

"When asked about my motivation for pursuing a PhD, I said, 'If I don’t do a PhD at UCL with my prospective supervisor, I would regret not having done it my whole life.'"

"I am fascinated by discovering how our brain works, especially how we come to make decisions."

"What I enjoyed the most in this programme was the combination of practical and theoretical parts of my studies."

"It’s one of the pioneering, interdisciplinary degrees in the UK, bridging Psychology and Language Sciences. I benefited from the topics offered, as well as the open-mindedness of Faculty members."

"The programme’s emphasis on applying behavioural science to real-world problems gave me the confidence to pursue impactful research and policy-oriented work."

"On the open day, everyone was very friendly and [UCL] had more of a campus feel than other universities I had visited in London."

"Researchers who are at the top of their field work at UCL. Because of this, there are many opportunities to receive lectures from them, talk to them, and potentially work with them."

"PALS as a division and its world-leading focus on very diverse fields within cognitive science allowed me to discover the field of HCI early on during my undergraduate degree, and subsequently UX as