Before you start your Masters

Essential information to help you prepare for your Masters.

Key documents you might find useful

Some of these central UCL documents for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students may vary between courses & departments so always follow the guidance set out locally by your degree programme. 

• Understanding the different degree types.
• Ways to study graduate level at UCL.
• Understanding UCL degree classifications.
• UCL’s Academic Manual provides information on all academic regulations, policies, and procedures for students.

Getting to know UCL

• UCL Introductory Programme – get to know the campus, characters and different aspects of UCL before you arrive with this interactive site.
• New UCL students – ‘New Students’ homepage is designed to make each step of your journey to joining UCL as smooth as possible. 
• UCL Online Orientation for International Students.
• UCL Library Induction.
• It's never too early to start planning for your future with UCL Careers’ Masters Careers Essentials course.
• UCL Term dates and closures.