UCL postgraduate applicants 2016/17

If someone can answer my question that would be great. posted a thread but probably not really needed...

Hey all,

I have realised as I am currently studying an economics masters that I never want to, in my life, go onto a phd in economics. Not to mention that I have nowhere near the mathematical ability. I have always been interested in political science/public policy and have done some extensive reading on political theory, immigration, governance and many others. However I have never studied any political theory topics in my bachelors or masters.

I really do think my passion lies in public policy though and I am considering applying for the course at UCL. What do you think the likelihood of getting into a program like that with the degrees I have (mentioned below)? Does the advanced level quantitative and econometrics increase of my chances in any way?

Past Degrees:
Heriot-Watt: MA Economics-2.1
VU University, Amsterdam: Msc Economics, Average 7.0 (Dutch qualification)

Thesis Title: How do the effects of fiscal policy vary over the business cycle?


Work Experience:

Intern: Three months at top economic consultancy

Thanks in advance guys!

My uni wouldn't even be top 200 and I got an offer

My uni wouldn't even be top 200 and I got an offer

I have a first from a uni outside the UK, and have been working full time in a relevant job for about a year. MSc in International Public Policy

Lol I never said it was, I was just asked to share my academic profile. I got an offer a week after submitting my application so I'm pretty stoked.

Ugh... hate the waiting game and it hasn't been long haha. Sent in my application two days ago. My professor and current manager were nice enough to send my reference in between the space of yesterday and this morning. Got this:

We are pleased to be able to inform you that both of your references have been submitted for your application to UCL. These will be attached to your application then forwarded to the relevant selector for consideration. Please note that it may take up to 12 hours for this to be reflected in the applicant portal.

Mine has just changed to 'Currently being processed by Admissions' and now i feel sick. Called and admissions said the final decision should show on my profile by tomorrow.

One of my references took almost 2 months! Then by the time it was in, it was the end of term, hence why i'm only just hearing back now after applying in early November. That said, it all seems to be happening pretty fast now so i wouldn't freak out too much

Oh, I wanted to ask also, any postgrads currently living in London who are moving to student accom anyway? Was just curious like say if you live on the outskirts.

All the best to you all.

Mine has just changed to 'Currently being processed by Admissions' and now i feel sick. Called and admissions said the final decision should show on my profile by tomorrow.

One of my references took almost 2 months! Then by the time it was in, it was the end of term, hence why i'm only just hearing back now after applying in early November. That said, it all seems to be happening pretty fast now so i wouldn't freak out too much

as long as you live close to the central line even in the outskirts the commute to UCL shouldn't take long at all. However it's an absolute nightmare to travel into and out of central London when people would be going to/leaving work so unless you actually live in greater London i'd probably go for accommodation closer to UCL.

Hackney/Tower hamlets etc. may also be good options for cheap accommodation and easier (than from places further out) travel to uni.

has anyone else received an offer for Legal and Political Theory?

check portico after midnight uk time


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