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Postgraduate Offer Holders

Congratulations on your offer to study at UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences. We're delighted that you're considering your graduate studies with us, and we look forward to welcoming you to our community!

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Information for New Students 

'New to UCL' students homepage designed to make each step of your journey to joining UCL as smooth as possible. This comprehensive guide will equip you with the best resources to settle into life at UCL, learn about the type of support available to you, and signpost you to events and activities created for new students!

Find out more

Life on campus

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Central London location

As a UCL student, you can find context and support for your studies with an unrivalled range of libraries and archives, theatres, cinemas and galleries, research institutions, professional bodies, courts of law. 

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Students' Union UCL

Access more than 360 Clubs and Societies, countless volunteering opportunities, part-time jobs that fit around your studies, events, great places to eat, drink and chill in, an Advice Service when you need it. 

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Innovation & Enterprise

Globally recognised for our teaching and research, UCL Social & Historical Sciences is defined by a strong culture of innovation. From climate change to economic inequality, our academics, alumni and students are exploring new ways to address pressing problems.

Hear directly from our students

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Chat to a student on Unibuddy

Talk virtually to one of our Unibuddy ambassadors and find out more about life as a postgraduate student at UCL.

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Read our student spotlights

Hear from UCL Social & Historical Sciences students about their time studying with us.

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Get inspired by our alumni

Hear from UCL Social & Historical Sciences alumni about their journeys since graduation and the role has played.

Learn more about UCL Social & Historical Sciences

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News

Keep up with the latest news across the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences.

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Events

Discover events taking place across the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences.

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Research Spotlights

Find out more about our academics, their research and what they will be working on next.

 

International students

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The International Student Support team helps international students settle into life in the UK and make most of their life at UCL and in London. You can get practical guidance as well as attend orientation events to meet other international students.

Read our graduate student Shaaz's blog on his experience moving to London as an international student

Support services

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As a student at UCL Social & Historical Sciences, you will benefit from a range of support services.

UCL Library Services

Supports learning, teaching and research at UCL and includes libraries and learning spaces located across London, covering a wide range of specialist subjects.

UCL Doctoral School

Research students at UCL Social & Historical Sciences will be able to benefit from resources, guidance, and opportunities provided by the UCL Doctoral School.

UCL Academic Communication Centre

Supports students to develop their academic language and literacies, assisting students of all language backgrounds, at all levels of study, to communicate more effectively in their discipline. 

Personal Tutor

From settling into university life to planning your career after graduation, the relationship you build with your Personal Academic Tutor will play a large part in the success you achieve.

UCL Careers

You will have access to a team of experienced career professionals are dedicated to helping you find the right path to ensure success in your future career. 

Support and Wellbeing Services

Free of charge and open to students of all levels, the team provides a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space to discuss any issues that may be affecting your ability to study.