UCL postgrad applicants 2014-2015

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Got my PhD interview in about an hour.

Any tips/recommendations on what should I expect?

Thanks :smile:

They only asked 5 questions in mine:

Why a PhD?
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Why this topic?
What are you suitable candidate?

And something else that I can't remember what it was but was equally obvious...

Then they asked if I had any questions.

Reply 381

Original Name

Original post by romit2311

Hi, when did you apply to this course, I just applied today? If you don't mind me asking, what degree are you currently doing/ or have done? and what your offer is?

You may have to quote the person you're aiming your questions at otherwise they may not see this message/ know who you're speaking to! :redface:

Reply 382

annikam

Original post by 92DL

I applied to ucl and lse, basically I would be over the moon with on offer of either as they both have their perks. What about you? What course did you apply to?

MA in Politics, Security and Integration. :smile:

I also considered applying to LSE but the tuition fee is a lot higher and although LSE is a great uni, UCL is ranked 4th in the world as well. I also already have an MSc from Edinburgh Uni so I think it's either UCL or nothing. :smile:

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nicob87

Original post by redferry

Mine's supossedly 15-20 mins tops, so I guess it might be similar to yours.

Hopefully it'll go down well.

Anyone knows how likely it is to get an offer once they do interview you for a PhD at UCL?

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redferry

Original post by nicob87

Mine's supossedly 15-20 mins tops, so I guess it might be similar to yours.

Hopefully it'll go down well.

Anyone knows how likely it is to get an offer once they do interview you for a PhD at UCL?

Yeah sounds exactly the same as mine then!

For mine they were interviewing 2 people to each place so a 50% chance :smile:

Reply 385

mcstone12

Original post by Pharris925

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464477380431245/?ref=ts&fref=ts

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Thanks!

Also would love a separate UCL housing thread!

Reply 386

mcstone12

Original post by nicob87

Any international applicants? Seems to me the lot of you guys are from the UK. It'd be cool to know there are fellow foreigners applying to UCL as well :smile:

I'm International too, American! Nice to see out international students on here!

Reply 387

92DL

Got an offer for International Public Policy :smile:

Reply 388

oywiththepoodles

Original post by 92DL

Got an offer for International Public Policy :smile:

Congrats! We might be in the same classes as a lot of SPP courses overlap :smile:

Reply 389

mcstone12

Original post by 92DL

Got an offer for International Public Policy :smile:

WOO HOO! See you in class! :smile:

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92DL

Original post by oywiththepoodles

Congrats! We might be in the same classes as a lot of SPP courses overlap :smile:

That's amazing! Do you know where I can find the additional info as to when I have to respond? How much the deposit will be? I got an offer for a 2.1 does that mean just 60% or will it later be more detailed? Sorry for the many questions :wink:

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92DL

Original post by mcstone12

WOO HOO! See you in class! :smile:

Yea, I'm so excited!!!

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oywiththepoodles

Original post by 92DL

I believe somewhere in my offer letter it said that if I could respond within 4 weeks that would be great but it isn't a problem if I don't and need to take longer. A deposit for accepting the offer? I don't believe UCL asks for a deposit :smile:

I'm not sure about this, same with me...I assume it's just a 60 but I have read on some forums that it might mean a high 2:1 so 67 or over? Perhaps someone here who has more knowledge about that can help us out? :tongue:

It's not a problem! Sorry I can't be of much help haha. I haven't received anything from them since accepting my place but portico says more information will come in June!

Reply 393

annikam

Original post by 92DL

Got an offer for International Public Policy :smile:

Amazing news! :smile:

Congrats!

Reply 394

Spairos

So according to my understanding, UK and EU postgraduates students won't be given a universtity managed property? (and hence they have to find on their own where to live)

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Reply 395

oywiththepoodles

Original post by Spairos

So according to my ubnderstanding, UK and EU postgraduates students won't be given a universtity managed property? (and hence they have to find on their own where to live)

Yeah, that's as much as I know

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Spairos

Original post by oywiththepoodles

Yeah, that's as much as I know

So any plans so far, anyone?

Reply 397

Moon-Dreamer

Hey everyone!

I received a week ago an unconditional offer for the MSc Global Governance and Ethics taught by the School of Public Policy! I am obviously very excited and, even if I have been following this thread ever since, I just decided to join in today. I am still waiting for an answer from the LSE, but I am starting to consider seriously accepting UCL's offer in any case, as LSE's fees are considerably higher.

Even if I have read many things about people accepted for the IPP programme, I have yet to meet someone who intends to follow the MSc I got accepted into. I've heard the majority of students from SPP do study IPP (which sounds pretty normal), but I'd be very interested to find infos about the other MSc, their reputation and what makes them standout in comparison with IPP.

To give a bit of background, I graduated from the University of Geneva with a BA in International Relations and I am looking for a MSc that would allow me to go deeper into the field. I am not particularly interested in Public Policy as a subject, and am more looking for a degree that can both fulfill me academically (I am notably very interested in the various facets of globalisation, notably on a socio-political and cultural level, which made me consider "Global Governance and Ethics") and give me decent career opportunities later on.

Sorry for the long message, I just hope someone more informed about the SPP (and quite patient :tongue:

) can cool down all my doubts and anguishes!

Oh, and I would also be interested if someone knows about a facebook group dedicated to finding accommodation within London. I come from France, so I have come to the painful realization that UCL will not provide any type of student housing.

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redferry

Original post by Spairos

So any plans so far, anyone?

My plan so far = Find some people to form a group with to take a house with a 20-30 minute commute to Euston with rooms for under £700 including bills.

That's about as far as I got.

I might be better staying with professionals though because my partner is coming and Council tax might be an issue otherwise as he isn't a student.

I wish there was some way to get chatting to potential housemates online.