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Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from over 150 different countries. Through a progressive approach to teaching and research, UCL's world leading academics, curious students and outstanding staff continually pursue excellence, break boundaries and make an impact on real world problems.

Articles by UCL

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What’s the value of a history degree? Debunking the myths and misconceptions

Many students believe that a history degree will limit them to a teaching career on graduation. Rebecca Jennings from UCL states the many reasons why a history degree has good earning potential and teaches key skills that all employers are looking for

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What is the University of London?

What is the University of London? Sarah Mullen, from UCL, explains what the institution is and the benefits students receive from studying at one of its constituent universities

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Making the personal statement stand out

Tips for high school counsellors on how to help students write personal statements that will help them stand out from the crowd

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Understanding updates to the Ucas reference

The Ucas reference has changed for 2024 entry, so we thought it might be useful to hear from UCL what it is expecting from the new format.