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Sort:Latest reviewsLearnt a lot through living in the big city, but there are departments that luck support. The library is often very full with not enough places to study also the accommodation is very expensive
Have met many new friends, explored this great city, the study was interesting. Not really using the facilities enough. Part of several societies and the lecturers are practical, job prospects will be great.
Hate the student union, they don't stick up for student rights enough! All other aspects are good, city life is diverse and international There is a freedom of expression in the course.
Good lecturers, big classrooms with a small amount of students. Love all the football stadiums in the city and am a active member of the Turkish society. Job prospects will be easy/
Couldn't be happier anywhere else! Really good private halls. Some of the course isn't as good though, what they 'sell' isn't quit right, not much psychology involved. UCL accommodation isn't the best.
Very innovative with the courses. Good international community stands out over other University. Not engaged with the students union. On the committee board of 2 societies
Had a great time so far with all my friends. Would like to see a 24 hour library that is also open on the weekends though. Also the accomadation whilst excellent doesnt have enough halls.
Excellent global university. Taught by leaders in their field and the people around you are inspiring and motivated. Being in London also means you have the best time of your life (but also the poorest).
COURSES & LECTURERS: Most lectures were uninspiring and completely pointless. You could learn most of the material at home if you put your mind to it. ACCOMMODATION: Unless you can afford £200-300/week, you have to pretty much live 3 - 5 miles away, and commute. Another thing to point out is that UCL doesn't have enough places in their halls for all their 1st year students; which is SHOCKING for a top 10 university! CITY LIFE: It's London after all, so there's plenty of stuff to do and have fun. UNI FACILITIES: Excellent library, campus shops, and IT facilities. Campus food was a bit rubbish and over priced. CLUBS & SOCIETIES: Most of the clubs and societies were either off campus which required extra travel, or so crowded that it was difficult to get to know everyone and make a meaningful contribution. STUDENT UNION: They must be doing something wrong to cause me to write this fantastic review. EYE CANDY: Really depends on the course I guess, but from my experience, I would say its just under 10% of your cohort who can be considered as "eye candy" material - regardless of whether its a science or arts degree. JOB PROSPECTS: UCL has a very good careers service & alumni network which is free, but grossly understaffed. Also, these days: Experience + networking > grades. In my degree no one told me about this until my final year, compared to other degrees like economics or law who had a huge head start... OVERALL RATING: I didn't enjoy my course and time at UCL at all; but that's just my experience. Hence, regardless of my poor review, I am still recommending this place because its still a world class university with plenty of opportunities, provided that one is smart enough to identify them early on...
Prepare to be put in to poor quality shabby accommodation, in which you will most probably get mugged outside (yes, this happened). UCL has absolutely no care for students, which is reflected in its mostly lazy and pre occupied staff..you will be lucky if they hold more than 3 hours a week office hours (in most cases), the high concentration of international students may show nothing but UCLs ploy for extra tuition fees, this also means it is difficult to make friends as the majority of people are from very different backgrounds and cultures. If you are lucky enough to meet a fellow Brit, remember to hang your head in shame when you admit that no, you did not go to Eton, Harrow, Cheltenham, or any other elitist private school. People mostly hang out with others from their flat or corridor, if like me you are looking forward to the fun of university life then you will have a MASSIVE let down, the union is more than disappointing and unless you have the hundreds to throw in a good quality club in the city, you will be left very bored and unimpressed. Few people actually go out, they pretty much live for their course or are in explicitly strange, spending all of their time in the library or locked in their four walls of hell. If you don't make friends on your corridor or in your flat (which if you're actually normal, is very unlikely) then be ready for a slippery slope in to depression, you will quickly feel isolated and alone, sat wondering why you ever came here in the first place. Ultimately London is a big place and you will feel like nothing but plankton in an ocean of whales, do not smile or try to talk to people or they will think you are clinically insane, especially on a tube...where it would be strange to even make eye contact.
Great uni if you are looking for research and resources. Almost non-existent facilities and staff seem to be there more for research than to really teach.
To be honest, the only reason I would recommend UCL to someone it because of its position on league tables. From my experience in trying to find a dissertation supervisor, I found that most members of staff were very unapproachable, apart from the one professor who agreed. Having a university full of world-renowned researchers is really of little use to students of the staff can't be asked to even reply to emails from students. I also find that, for a university that is supposed to be leading the way in terms of energy efficiency, the recycling facilities are appalling. At places like Imperial, you will never find a landfill waste bin without a recycling bin next to it. However, UCL appears to think that recycling is only a priority outside of buildings, where visitors might see. Inside, hardly any of the bins are recycling bins and some of the bins even have recycling logos on them, yet have labels that state that they're for non-recyclable waste - highly confusing.
It is great here at UCL and the lecturers are most renouned for their expertise. I am a member of the poker society. Societies are very easy to set up here. The student union is problemed and have very poor communication skills.
I'm doing geography so don't rate my chances of getting a job on graduation - but I'll keep a positive frame of mind. The teachers here are great and deliver their lessons well.
There are many different things to say about the lecturers here both possitive and negative so I found it very difficult to score them. The course is designed with the student taking contraol so it is up to us just how productive we want to be.
I really am enjoying studying here and the courses have been really well taylored. London life is great - everyone says it's way too expensive but France is even worse.
The teaching in art is great and the discussions that develop are really stimulating. The student union is great and very democratic - they have a wonderful record of standing up for the students.
The classics department is very small here but it gives us more attention. I live at Max Rayne and it is the cheapest place to choose. I am part of the musical theatre and water polo society.
The tutors really know what they are talking about - they are experts in their own field. The universitiy doesn't have the best facilities - mainly due to a space problem - but that comes from living in London.
4.1
Its been very good so far. Optional courses are really diverse and interesting. I haven't lived in student accommodation. Would like more water fountains. University has a good reputation