Types of study and entry requirements /
Research programmes We offer a variety of programmes which include the opportunity to undertake substantial, in-depth research and make an original contribution to your chosen field. Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically begin in September.
Doctor of Philosophy – PhD Master of Philosophy – MPhil PhD study is offered in all UCL’s academic units. Students are required initially to register for the MPhil qualification and upgrade after one year (it is also possible to register with the intention of graduating with the MPhil degree). The MPhil/PhD programme normally lasts for three years full-time or five years part-time, although some are offered on a four-year full-time basis. UCL hosts a large number of prestigious, UK government funded, Doctoral Training Centres. Programmes are funded for four years. The first year includes taught elements for developing research and transferable skills as well as a research element to explore potential PhD-level topics. For a list of the centres, see www.ucl.ac.uk/ graduate/research
Doctor in Engineering – EngD This is a four-year, full-time programme, developed to provide business and technical expertise in conjunction with doctoral-level research skills. Students carry out an industrial research project within a company as part of the programme.
Doctor of Medicine (Research) – MD(Res) This programme is aimed specifically at clinical practitioners who wish to undertake a piece of supervised research associated with their employment. Students must be registered for a minimum of two calendar years (either full-time or part-time) before submitting a thesis for examination.
Professional Doctorates These programmes provide an education at an intellectual level equivalent to that of a PhD. In addition to the research component and thesis, they include elements of a practical, work-related and professional nature, as well as taught components assessed by coursework. Professional Doctorates are offered within the Faculties of Brain Sciences and Medical Sciences.
Master in Philosophical Studies – MPhil Stud This two-year research degree, offered by the Department of Philosophy, includes a significant taught component and is the standard route for entry for a PhD in the department.
Taught programmes Our graduate taught programmes are designed to meet a range of needs – they may provide a foundation for research, or a route to career advancement, for example – and many of them offer flexible learning options to allow you to combine your study with professional or personal commitments. Taught programmes normally begin at the start of the academic year in September.
Master’s programmes These include: Master of Arts (MA), Master of Sciences (MSc), Master of Architecture (MArch), Master of Clinical Dentistry (MClinDent), Master of Fine Art (MFA), Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA). Master’s programmes usually extend over 12 months full-time or two years part-time; an increasing number are offered on a flexible learning basis over three to five years (please see individual programme entries online at www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate for information).
Master of Research – MRes The MRes degree normally extends over 12 months full-time, though some may be offered part-time (please see individual programme entries online at www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate for information). The degree includes taught elements, a significant research component, and training in research techniques to form the basis for doctoral study or a research career.
Postgraduate Diploma – PG Dip These programmes usually share an identical syllabus with the taught component of a corresponding Master’s programme, and extend over nine months full-time or two years part-time, or longer if flexible study is offered.
Postgraduate Certificate – PG Cert These programmes offer a certificated qualification attained over a shorter period of study – usually 15 weeks full-time or over one to two years if taken flexibly. They usually consist of selected components of a corresponding Master’s or Postgraduate Diploma programme.
Graduate Diploma – Grad Dip For details (including entry requirements) of free-standing Graduate Diplomas in Archaeology or Civil Engineering please contact the relevant department.
Distance learning An increasing number of UCL graduate programmes can be taken on a distance learning basis, whereby all teaching is delivered online. Please see individual programme entries online at www.ucl.ac.uk/graduate
Short courses and continuing professional development Academic units may offer courses from taught programmes and/or short courses, seminars and summer schools to support continuing professional development or for general interest. See www.ucl.ac.uk/ lifelearning for more information.
GRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2015/16 ENTRY /