Since 1826, University College London have held a global reputation for providing the very best in teaching, research and student experience.

Postgraduate programmes at University College London are designed to equip you with the skills demanded by today’s employers, informed by a commitment to research excellence. As one of the top-ranked universities in the world, University College London provides a dynamic and challenging environment for you to grow.

SI-UK is the sole agency officially appointed by University College London to globally support postgraduate UCL applications and you can begin yours – or have any questions you have answered – by arranging a free consultation with SI-UK Nigeria today.

Five Reasons to Study a UCL Graduate Programme

1. Variety of Taught and Research Programmes

There are over 500 taught postgraduate courses (MA, MSc, MRes) to choose from at University College London, as well as nearly 150 research programmes (MPhil, PhD, Doctorate). The UCL Institute of Education, the best university for education in the world, also offers PGCE Primary and Secondary programmes for teacher training.

Americas (Institute of the) Energy Neurology
Anthropology Engineering and Education Ophthalmology
Applied Linguistics and TESOL English Pharmacy (School of)
Archaeology Environmental Design and Engineering Philosophy
Architecture Epidemiology and Health Care Physics and Astronomy
Architecture Epidemiology and Health Care Physics and Astronomy
Arts and Sciences Finance Planning
Biochemical Engineering Fine Art – Slade School Political Science
Biosciences French Psychiatry
Brain Sciences Geography Psychology and Language Sciences
Cancer Institute German Psychology: Education and Human Development
Cardiovascular Science Global Health (Institute for) Real Estate (Institute)
Chemical Engineering Global Prosperity (Institute for) Risk and Disaster Reduction
Chemistry Greek and Latin Scandinavian Studies
Child Health (Institute of) Health Informatics (Institute of) Science and Technology Studies
Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering Hebrew and Jewish Studies Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy
Clinical Trials and Methodology History Security and Crime Science
Computer Science International Development and Education Slavonic and East European Studies
Construction and Project Management Italian Social Science and Social Policy
Dentistry (UCL Eastman Dental Institute) Law Social Science Research Training
Development Planning Management Space and Climate Physics
Digital Innovation in the Built Environment Materials Discovery (Institute for) Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Digital Media Mathematics Spatial Analysis (Centre for Advanced)
Dutch Mechanical Engineering Statistical Science
Ear Institute Medical Education Surgery and Interventional Science
Earth Sciences Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Sustainable Heritage
Economics Medicine Sustainable Resources
Education Multidisciplinary and Intercultural Inquiry (Centre for) Teacher Training
Electronic and Electrical Engineering Women’s Health (Institute for)

2. Research Strength and Impact

University College London was ranked the best university in the UK for Research Strength following the last Research Excellence Framework in 2014. As a research-intensive university, University College London is renowned for the relevance of an interdisciplinary approach to applied solutions to real-world problems. 

Highlights from the REF 2014 included:

  • The greatest amount of 4* (“world leading”) research covering medicine and biological sciences
  • The largest amount of academic research activity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
  • The strongest research power and share of 4* research covering social sciences
  • Economics, Psychology & Language Sciences, Neuroscience, Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment, Institute of Education, Chemistry and Computer Science amongst the university’s top research performers

3. Industry Partnerships and Employability

Long-established partnerships with industry, Government and the professions contribute to UCL graduates outstanding employability prospects. Of those in work or study after graduation from UCL, 95% were in graduate-level employment or higher study with a median salary of £28,000 (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey of 2016/17).

UCL’s ongoing links with industry include Arup, Cisco, BBC, EU, CERN, NASA, UK Parliament, UN, Dyson, British Museum, Eisai, Microsoft and Intel, amongst others.

4. Flexible Study Options

International students studying a UCL graduate programme will study their programme in one of four ways. The University describe the ways to study as follows:

“Programmes marked as full-time study are generally completed in one year (for Master’s programmes), nine months (for Postgraduate Diploma programmes) or approximately four months (for Postgraduate Certificate programmes). Programmes marked as part-time study are generally completed in two years (i.e. double the length of the corresponding full-time programme), with the student enrolled on all modules and attending lectures and seminars on-site at UCL.

“Programmes marked as modular/flexible study can take a maximum of five years to complete, with the student generally attending lectures and seminars on-site at UCL. An increasing number of programmes at UCL are offered either fully or partially via distance learning. Students are assigned a Personal Tutor and keep in touch via regular contact sessions, and are encouraged to interact via online study groups and forums.”

5. Life in London

When you study at University College London you will become part of London, one of the most exciting cities in the world for the arts, entertainment, culture and sport. University College London is one the capital’s most central universities and studying here will bring many advantages for your time at the University, and your future career.

Your University College London Graduate Application

SI-UK is the sole agency officially appointed by University College London to globally support postgraduate applications. Begin yours by arranging a free consultation with SI-UK Nigeria today.