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Explore our FAQs to provide key information about the UCL BSc Information in Society.
- I have not studied maths recently. Will I be ok?
All students will take a maths module in their first year. The module you take depends upon your previous level of mathematics study. This provides an opportunity for all students to build upon their existing knowledge.
- I have not studied technology recently. Will I be ok?
Technology-focused modules in the first year assume no prior experience, and will be taught with the needs of beginners in mind.
- I have not written essays recently. Will I be ok?
In the first term of year one, all students will take a module, Uses, Abuses & Ethics of Information, which includes an opportunity to develop essay-writing skills, and to receive feedback on long-form writing. This will help students identify areas of strength and areas in need of improvement with regards to their writing.
- How will I be assessed?
You will learn to commuicate your knowledge in a range of formats and for a range of audiences. These include portfolios of creative or technical work, essays and reports, presentations, and technical assignments. Some optional modules have different modes of assessment, including technical portfolios and take-home exams. Most assessed pieces of work are individual assignments, while some modules also include group work to promote collaborative skill building. The weight given to each assessment method will vary across modules to ensure manageable workloads throughout the programme.
- What facilities are available at UCL East?
UCL East is our brand new accessible, sustainable campus in Queen Elizabeth Park. It has been built to support high tech, cross-disciplinary work, in research labs, teaching areas, fabrication workshops, collaboration spaces, a library, a refectory, a cinema, and a prayer space. Our students will also have access to everything our Bloomsbury campus has to offer, located approximately 40 minutes by train.
- Will I be able to use facilities at UCL's Bloomsbury campus?
Absolutely. Students have access to the same study spaces, clubs, libraries, and facilities as any UCL student. You will also have the chance to take optional modules (pending availability) at our Bloomsbury campus from year two.
- Can I study part time?
Applications are currently only open for full time study.
- Can I apply if I don’t meet all of the entry requirements?
Yes, strong applications may be successful without meeting all of the entry requirements. However, this depends upon the strength of other student’s applications, and the availability of spaces on the programme. We encourage students in this situation to email dis-east@ucl.ac.uk for bespoke advice before putting together an application.
- What future employment will this degree prepare me for?
With an interdisciplinary background that combines humanities and technology, strong communication and leadership skills, and embedded exposure to collaboration strategies, we believe that graduates of the BSc Information in Society should be attractive to employers with real-world problems to solve. For more ideas on career opportunities, read the Careers and Alumni section of our website.