Information Studies MPhil/PhD at University College London (UCL)

Programme overview

UCL Information Studies is one of the only departments in the UK with research courses in library and information studies, information science, archives and records management, publishing, and digital humanities.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Duration: 3 calendar years; 5 calendar years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 During Year 1, you will attend the DIS Doctoral Studies Research Seminar module (a weekly seminar based course which continues for two terms).

Career pathways

The successful completion of the Information Studies PhD has enabled many of our students to achieve senior positions in various fields.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. In some cases high marks within a first-class Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable. In the first instance, candidates should establish a dialogue with a potential supervisor before making a formal application. English language requirement: UCL Level 3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 calendar years; 5 calendar years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/information-studies/study/phd-study-dis/applying-phd-department-information-studies

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