929 UCL (University College London) reviews

Poor departmental communication for this degree specifically, could be improved with better structure

I had the worst experience at this University. Their lack of communication is astounding- it was a problem in my first year, which I attributed to Covid, them my second year which I tried to rationalise because of the strikes, but upon starting my third and final year it has gotten worse tenfold, to the point where I have had to transfer my credits to a different university because I can no longer deal with the constant lack of support and informative teaching. They will not notify you of ANYTHING, you will have to find out major changes to your lectures or course at the very last minute, and by that time it is either too late to remedy, or if there IS enough time, no one will respond to your emails or phone calls. Not only this, but the campus is so isolating, expensive, grimy, and really only accessible to people with wealthy families. Maybe my experience would've been different if I could afford to spend a small fortune on taxis, over priced food and drink, accommodation next door to the campus, etc, but speaking from a very working class background, I would really not recommend attending this institution. It was alienating, and the few other working class students I have spoken to have had very similar experiences. Going to uni is meant to be one of the best times of your life, but at UCL, it feels like you are totally alone. Good grades and academic intelligence will not help you, it is the subtle knowledge you acquire from being brough up wealthy and in those old money circles which will support you here. The course promised that it was introductory, but is seemed like without a private school education, I was already at a massive disadvantage compared to my fellow students. I could go on and on, but if you have attended UCL and enjoyed it, I'm happy for you, but if you are thinking about about enrolling and you HAVEN'T gone to private school, please look for somewhere which will value and support you the way you should be, no matter your previous opportunities in life.

Lack of preparation for pertinent skills in teaching; esp. behaviour management, employment law and employment rights, union advice. Dogma and irrelevant theory is plugged rather than practical skills to ready students for a career in a tricky field of work. Unpaid PGCE placements can often be horrendous and punitive for many enrolled on the course. Financial worries can pose an issue meaning SCITT is more viable.

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A lot of multi-tasking involved

UCL is a great university with all facilities, and supportive environment

Best: reputation and links to industry and job sector Worst: expensive

The research is very high quality and it is great to be part of such a strong team. Unfortunately, there is almost no support from the administration. Colleagues coming from other universities both in the UK and abroad are continually surprised by quite how difficult it is to accomplish any administrative task. Personally, I have been waiting two months for an equipment request and one month for an expense claim. Other teaching assistants have waited over a year to get paid for their work. We are encouraged to work without contracts too. Kind regards, Alex

Many courses and many coursework Worst:too many people in the major and busy