Welcome to the UCL Academic Communication Centre

During your studies at UCL, the Academic Communication Centre is here to support you to articulate your learning.

We work closely with UCL academic departments and faculties to develop workshops, classes and tutorials to enhance your academic communication so that you can make the most out of your time at UCL. Whether you're able to arrive on campus in September or are working remotely to begin with, you'll still be able to access the Academic Communication Centre's support services digitally during this time.

What we offer

Depending on your course of study, we offer:

• academic writing and presentation workshops
• one-to-one tutorials
• credit-bearing modules in: Academic Writing; English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
• writing retreats
• online resources

Workshops

In our interactive workshops, we focus on discipline-relevant writing, presentation, seminar and research skills. We cover topics such as academic argument, critical thinking and academic style.

Tutorials

In tutorials, we provide individualised guidance on assignments and academic writing genres such as essays, lab reports, dissertations, research projects as well as presentations and vivas.

Credit-bearing modules

You can undertake modules in Academic Writing; English Language Skills for Academic Purposes. Depending on your programme, you may be able to select one of these modules as a part of your degree to develop your academic writing and English language skills in the context of your discipline.

Writing retreats

At our writing retreats you can work on your own writing in a supportive and structured environment.

Online resources

We also offer online resources for you to work through at your own pace and a Self-Access Centre with an array of resources to support the development of your academic communication.

Find out more about the Academic Communication Centre. 

Last revised: 7 September 2021

Ayanna Prevatt-Goldstein, Head of UCL Academic Communication Centre