Research

UCL offers a variety of degree programmes which include the opportunity to undertake substantial, in-depth research and make an original contribution to your chosen field. 

Research programmes may start at any time of the year but typically begin in September. Most programmes are available to study on either a full-time or a part-time basis, and students will be expected to centre their academic activities around UCL, attending meetings as required by their supervisors (although it is possible to register as a non-resident MPhil/PhD student).

Possible benefits

Allows entry to some professions: Academic careers, Research Psychology

• Other research careers - can be an advantage and / or allows entry to senior research positions e.g. Commercial R&D, Medical Communication, Policy or cultural work, Curator, Advisor roles within think tanks etc.
• Other benefits - Greater credibility, deeper knowledge, developed skills, more experience, wider contacts, international flexibility

Online careers library

Our online list of resources is named Career Discovery. This source has plenty of articles and other resources based on all things research.

Our UCL guides include:

• Postgraduate study and funding
• Applying for a PhD
• Professional careers in academia
• Options for PhDs and Early Career Researchers Outside of Academia 

Career Discovery also includes a broad range of informative articles from TARGETjobs. Search for key words such as ‘postgraduate study’, ’PhD’ and ‘research’ to view a full list of resources.