About University College London

We’re searching for independent-minded students with the courage to challenge convention and make a real difference to the future of this world.

Together we form a diverse community of passionate visionaries, bold boundary-breakers and eternally curious minds.

We were the first university in England to welcome students of any religion or social background. We were also the first in England to welcome women to university education.

We hold a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our progressive work practice. Each year, we invest £13.5 million in bursaries and activities to support students from diverse backgrounds to enter and succeed.

UCL's Access and Widening Participation team offers an exciting range of visits, events and programmes for students in years 5-13 and adult learners who are under-represented in higher education. We also run activities for parents and carers, and teachers and educational professionals.

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UCL Institute of Archaeology Events For Prospective Undergraduate Students University College London Join us to explore Archaeology at UCL. The event will give you a chance to view our in-house collections and offer a taste of what studying with us would be like. Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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UCL Institute of Archaeology Events For Prospective Undergraduate Students University College London An Open house event in the UCL Institute of Archaeology, open to everyone curious about Archaeology and finding out more about what we do, where we go and what we discover! Thursday, January 23, 2025

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GeoBus School Session: Arctic, Sea ice and Climate Change University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Earthquakes and Seismic Waves University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Evolution of the atmosphere University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Fossils University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Geology (The rock cycle) University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Hazards (Volcanoes and Earthquakes) University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students in and around London. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: Planets in the Solar System University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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GeoBus School Session: What is Earth Sciences? University College London GeoBus is a free outreach programme run out of the Earth Science department of UCL. We aim to bring engaging, hands-on sessions to school students. Our workshops complement the curriculum, whilst giving a great insight into the breadth of Earth science as a subject.

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Support for Mature Students University College London At UCL we define mature students as those who are 21+ on the day they start their undergraduate degree. We provide personalised visits and advice for prospective mature students who meet our eligibility criteria.

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UCL School Visit for Year 11s: Starting your Higher Education Journey University College London UCL visits to schools: if you are a state school, you can request presentations our workshops for Year 11s to be delivered in your school by UCL staff.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Choosing Your Course and University University College London UCL visits to schools: if you are a state school, you can request presentations our workshops for Year 12s to be delivered in your school by UCL staff.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Crafting Success - Personal Statements University College London If you are a state school, you are able to request a visit to UCL campus for Year 12s.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Exploring Academia University College London If you are a state school, you are able to request a visit to UCL campus for Year 12s.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Exploring Higher Education Choices University College London If you are a state school, you can request a visit to UCL for Year 12s.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Personal Statement & Super-Curricular Engagement University College London If you are a state school, you can request presentations or workshops for Year 12s to be delivered in your school by UCL staff.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Student Finance and Money Management University College London UCL visits to schools: if you are a state school, you can request presentations our workshops for Year 12s to be delivered in your school by UCL staff.

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UCL School Visit for Year 12s: Thinking like a University Student University College London If you are a state school, you can request presentations or workshops for Year 12s to be delivered in your school by UCL staff.

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UCL Study Prep University College London UCL's Access and Widening Participation Office has launched UCL Study Prep to help students in Year 13 prepare for university at this uncertain time.

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