Teaching and Learning in 2021-2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Here you’ll find answers to questions you might have after reading the UCL and Departmental messages about teaching and learning in 2021-2022. If you have more questions that we have not answered here you can find out how to contact us below.

Can overseas students study Economics online/remotely in Term 1 of 2021-2022?

If you’re an overseas student who cannot come to the UK for Term 1, for pandemic-related reasons, there will be online opportunities for learning and studying the material of your Term 1 Economics modules. However, although these opportunities will allow you to cover all the content required for successful engagement with these Economics modules in Term 1, the learning experience is unlikely to be the same as being on campus. You will miss out on the benefits of on campus learning and the more direct contact with your fellow students. Also, timetables for teaching and assessment may not be ideally adapted to remote learning.

Home/UK students are expected to study on campus in Terms 1 and 2.

Can Home/UK students study Economics online/remotely in Term 1 of 2021-2022?

No. Home/UK students are expected to study on campus in Terms 1 and 2.

Can I study Term 2 online in 2021-2022?

No. Current UCL policies state all students should be on campus for Term 2 to successfully complete the year.

I don’t want to, cannot, come to the UCL campus / London to study at UCL in 2021-2022. What should I do?

If you are a new UCL student:

You can request to defer your entry into the programme by one year. You can find detailed instructions how to inform UCL about this here.

If you are a returning UCL student for your second or final year:

You will need to request an interruption of studies to September 2022. You can make this request on Portico directly and typically we approve them within a week.

I am an overseas student and want to study remotely in Term 1, but I am unsure about my plans for Term 2. What should I do?

If you are an overseas student and cannot study in London for Term 1 for pandemic related reasons, then you have the option of studying remotely until December 2021. But you should be aware that this may not give you the same experience as studying on campus.

In Term 2 UCL expects all students to study on campus. If you decide during Term 1 that you do not want to, or cannot, come to campus for Term 2 in January 2022 then you will most likely need to interrupt your studies. This could be an interruption until January 2023, starting your second term with a one-year delay. In this case you will pay 50% tuition fees in 2021-2022 and 50% in 2022-2023. This could also possibly be an interruption until September 2022, re-starting with Term 1. In the latter case you will pay 50% fees in 2021-2022 and are most likely required to pay 100% tuition fees for 2022-2023.

Is it certain that I will have in-person classes in Term 1?

In the current planning of the Department of Economics, in-person teaching will be the default situation in Terms 1 and 2. In some instances a different choice may be made for particular modules or particular classes or tutorials. If UK Government or UCL regulations on social distancing and public health change during the year this may impact the amount of in-person teaching we can offer.

Other Departments may take different decisions regarding their modules.

Is it certain I will have to be on campus in Term 2?

UCL is currently operating on this basis. Changes to UK government regulations can however affect UCL’s rules, regulations, and operations.

As an overseas student I cannot come to London for Term 1, but I can for Term 2. What do I do now?

When you re-enrol, or pre-enrol, you will most likely be asked where you will study Term 1. Make sure you report the correct location. You should also take notice of the following:

Studying remotely during Term 1:
•   You may have inconvenient class schedules and assessment times & dates. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely we’ll be able to make any significant changes here.
•   Make sure your internet connection is as stable and reliable as possible and try to find a proper place to study and work.
•   Select modules for Term 1 that will allow you to effectively study remotely, in particular, consider taking ECON options where possible.

Prepare for Term 2:
•   Start your preparation to come to London for Term 2 on time.
•   Make sure you have requested a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and that you comply with all Visa & Immigration requirements when you come to London in January.
•   Plan to arrive before the start of classes.

I am a new UCL student and want I to talk to someone about deferring my entry. Who do I contact?

For information about deferring entry and how to request it visit the Interrupting or Withdrawing from UCL page.

For non-urgent queries to the Department of Economics you can contact the Teaching and Learning Team at economics.ug@ucl.ac.uk

Who to contact

I am a new UCL student and want I to talk to someone about deferring my entry. Who do I contact?

I am a returning UCL student, and I want to talk to someone about interrupting 2021-2022. Who do I talk to?

For general academic advice we recommend you reach out to your Personal Tutor (via AskUCL).
For general support and advice you should contact the Programme Administrator for your year whose details you can find on our Contact Us page.
For details about interruptions, the rules and regulations your Departmental Tutor should be able to advise you (via AskUCL).

I have questions about UCL accommodation. Where do I go?

Please visit the UCL Accommodation webpages.

I have questions about Student Support Services. Where do I go?

Please visit the UCL Support and Wellbeing pages.

I have questions about the BSc Economics degree. Where do I go?

Read the news and information sent to you by the Department of Economics. In particular, you should attend and engage with the content the Department will produce for the Induction & Registration week taking place in the week commencing 27 September 2021.