University College London - UCL Speciality : Politics
programme: Politics and Sociology

I currently study Politics and Sociology at UCL. Best points: the professors are always ready to help (and the quality of their teaching is excellent), the students are very engaged which makes the whole studying process a lot more interesting (especially during tutorials) and there’s a range of facilities we can access. Points for improvement: there’s the need for more sociology modules and more contact hours.

My time so far at UCL has been great despite the strikes and the Coronavirus outbreak. Teachers are dedicated, resources and libraries are great. All material studied has been comprehensive and at an appropriate level.

The best part about it is that it’s in a great area – Bloomsbury/Fitzrovia/Tottenham court road. However, the teaching doesn’t meet the reputation of the university and could in some cases be much better.

UCL is a very interdisciplinary university with courses that would fit anyone’s interests. There is care given by the lecturers regarding the method of teaching and students’ understanding of the content. However, UCL has recently been plagued by strikes which affect studies and complaints because of the lack of communication between staff and the provost regarding the dire pension policies.

UCL is a very well renown university. As a current student, I find it very easy to access a plethora of academic support such as very approachable tutors and extra language classes outside a degree. I am thoroughly enjoying my degree (Politics and Sociology) as it has the region of Eastern Europe as the main focus. However, the university could improve in making accommodation for first-year students more accessible by lowering its rents. Overall, I am very pleased with the high academic standards of the university and the social life it provides its students with such as a wide variety of clubs and events. I would definitely recommend UCL to prospective students.