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
• Academic regulations for PGT (Masters) programmes
• Understanding UCL degree classifications
• Postgraduate Handbook from the UCL Students Union
• UCL Students Union Postgrad webpage
• UCL’s Academic Manual provides information on all academic regulations, policies, and procedures for students. View the Manual for detailed information on what to expect this academic year and what changes have been made due to COVID19.

Timeline for your postgraduate degree

• UCL Academic Calendar
• UCL Timetable
• UCL Term dates and closures

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. Get prepared with checklists in 'Your Journey to Joining UCL', or learn more about UCL by reading other students' experiences with our 'Student Articles':
• 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