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UCL CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES & INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates Foundation courses for international students ucl.ac.uk/upc 2021 Entry English
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Based in Bloomsbury, central London, UCL’s main campus is
within walking distance of outstanding academic, social and
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entertainment, giving easy access to the world’s number one
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specialist libraries
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41,000 students from
with more than two more than 150 different
million books countries
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Nobel prize winners
48%
Around 48% of the
student population
is from overseasUCL Undergraduate Why study the UPC Progression in 2019
97%
Preparatory Certificates at UCL?
Unique
UCL is the only UK university featured in
Overview the top ten of the QS World University
received UCL or Russell
Group university*
Rankings 2021 to offer its own
undergraduate
UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) foundation programme, giving you the
degree offers
are intensive and challenging foundation courses for opportunity to study towards your
international students whose home qualifications do target degree at one of the world’s best
not allow direct admission to an undergraduate universities.
programme.
The UPC provides students with the essential
academic and language skills, knowledge and
Teaching quality & individual support
You will be taught by highly qualified
UCL academic staff with expertise in
86%
received UCL
support to progress confidently and smoothly onto teaching international students the skills undergraduate
an undergraduate degree at UCL or other top UK to succeed at undergraduate level. You degree offers
universities. will receive personalised one-to-one
support and have full access to UCL’s
There are two undergraduate foundation courses extensive academic resources.
at UCL:
• UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate for
Science and Engineering (UPCSE).
Immersion
You will gain valuable experience in the
British education system and quickly
79%
progressed to a Russell
• UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate for develop an understanding of the Group university*
the Humanities (UPCH). learning style required at UCL, including
critical thinking and research,
During one academic year, the courses provide an complemented by an active social
intensive preparation for the academic challenges programme.
52%
of a top UK degree programme.
progressed to a UCL
undergraduate degree
Academic year
September 2021 – June 2022 Key facts
Please see our website for course dates
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ucl.ac.uk/upc
Sept different nationalities
Course starts
were represented on
Oct UCAS applications for degrees the course
at Oxford and Cambridge
Nov universities: 15 Oct
Student 131
Dec All UCAS applications
completed
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Jan
UCL degree programmes
Feb guarantee an offer if you
are predicted to meet
“What I learnt on the UPC helps me
Mar their entry criteria
Offers / decisions received significantly in the degree I’m
via UCAS from UCL and studying right now. As a student who
Apr other universities has never studied a lot of biology and
02
chemistry content in English before,
May the UPC helped make the modules
that I study now so much easier
Examinations and end to digest.”
Jun
of course UPC Progression Scholar-
Name: Jeongmin Lee ships are offered each year
Jul Nationality: South Korean to the two highest achieving
UPC results
Studied: UPCSE (2019) UPC students continuing to a
Aug Progressed to: Biomedical Sciences UCL undergraduate degree
BSc at UCL
Start undergraduate degree
Sept at UCL or other UK university UPCSE Scholarship winner 2019 *The Russell Group represents 24 leading
2022 UK universities. russellgroup.ac.ukUCL Undergraduate Course details Compulsory modules
Preparatory You will study four modules: You will study two compulsory modules:
Certificates (UPC) • two compulsory modules
• two optional modules of your choice.
• Research and Academic Skills
• Academic English
These highly intensive modules rapidly If you have a near native competence in
advance your subject knowledge in a English you can study a Modern Foreign
range of topics. You will develop critical Language instead of Academic English
and analytical skills that are transferable (see below).
between many disciplines and are vital
for successful study at undergraduate Research and Academic Skills
degree level. This module develops your critical thinking
and research skills.
UPC modules are delivered through
lectures, seminars and tutorials, providing Individual Research – you will undertake an
an average of 23 UCL class hours* per individual research project in an area which
week, covering: interests and inspires you. This builds your
confidence and independence in
• practical academic skills researching and presenting ideas.
• critical thinking skills
• academic English UPCSE students take Science & Society,
• research skills and research projects which examines the ethical, social,
• laboratory and practical science skills environmental and technological implications
(UPCSE only) of various scientific issues.
• LNAT (Law) and STEP (Mathematics)
examination preparation (as required) UPCH students take Academic Research:
• design portfolio (UPC for Architecture) Approaches & Methods, which explores
• field trips and personal development fundamental approaches to knowledge in
opportunities. different disciplines. You will be challenged
to reflect critically on how different subject
You will be continually assessed through areas and methodologies may relate to and
regular homework, research projects and inform one another, and how they apply to
exercises, and sit end-of-term exams. your own research.
*The UCL class hour is 50 minutes. Academic English
The focus is on improving English for
academic study. Components include:
• essay writing
• lecture comprehension and effective
note-taking
• academic reading
• speaking skills (seminars and
presentations).
Or
A Modern Foreign Language
Student If appropriate, you can study Arabic, Dutch,
French, German, Italian, Japanese,
View Mandarin, Portuguese or Spanish instead of
Academic English. The minimum level of
English required for this is an IELTS for UKVI
(Academic) score of 7.5 or equivalent.
“The UPC really helped me to tackle
how to do research. It gave me a clear
path of what to do and a step-by-step
guide into how to be a great
researcher in the future.”
Name: Subah Alkhaldi
Nationality: Saudi
Studied: UPCSE (2018)
Progressed to: Mechanical Engineering
BEng at UCL
Hear more student views:
ucl.ac.uk/upc/student-viewsOptional modules UPCH UPC for Architecture
In addition to the compulsory modules, Classical Civilisation: Literature, Philosophy UPC students aiming for the Architecture
you will select two optional modules. and Politics: Involves the study of some of BSc degree at UCL will study the UPC for
The optional modules are selected according the most significant and influential drama, Architecture course. In addition to two
to the requirements of the undergraduate philosophy, poetry and historical events of optional modules and the compulsory
programme you are aiming for. Please see the ancient Greek and Roman worlds, and academic English module, all UPC for
our guide for selecting optional modules explores the dialogue between the ancient Architecture students will study the
on the website. past and the modern day. compulsory Visual Studies for Architecture
and Academic Research: Approaches and
UPC applicants wishing to combine UPCH Economics: Examines modern economic Methods (VSAARAM) module.
and UPCSE modules should contact the activity using conventional principles of
course administrators for advice. micro- and macroeconomics. The Visual Studies for Architecture (VSA)
component of this module is delivered at
Geography and the Built Environment: the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture,
UPCSE Considers how social, cultural and providing a unique opportunity to
economic changes affect people and places experience first-hand what it means to
Biology: Biochemistry, cell biology, around the world, through processes such study Architecture at UCL.
genetics, DNA technology, physiology, as globalisation, migration and urbanisation.
microbiology, ecology and evolution are Bartlett tutors will support you in developing
covered, as is an awareness of scientific Mathematics: Provides a rigorous and refining your portfolios to support your
methods, developed with practical quantitative analytical basis for degree undergraduate degree applications to the
laboratory sessions. programmes in numerate disciplines UCL Bartlett School of Architecture and
including economics and statistical other top UK architecture schools.
Chemistry: Inorganic, organic and physical sciences. ucl.ac.uk/upc/architecture
aspects are all covered, in a way that gives
strong emphasis to practical work and is Modern European Culture: Involves the
designed to provide a firm foundation for close analysis of important works of art,
undergraduate study. film and literature of the modern period to
increase the understanding of European
Mathematics: Provides a rigorous culture in its historical, social and political
quantitative analytical basis for degree dimensions.
programmes in numerate disciplines,
particularly engineering and the physical Modern European History and Politics:
sciences. Focuses on the history of Western
democracy, politics, government and
Physics: This calculus-based course international relations, exploring the
covers both classical and modern physics concepts of nationalism, globalisation and
with a rigorous mathematical approach state sovereignty.
and an emphasis on experimental and
scientific writing skills.
Student
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“I chose UCL because I was attracted
by the diverse student body and the
overall reputation of the institution.
lso, growing up in Tokyo, it was hard
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for me to imagine myself not in a city.
London offers so many different
opportunities, so that was very
appealing.”
Name: Nanami Tsuchiyama
Nationality: Japanese
Studied: UPCH (2019)
Progressed to: Geography with
Qualitative Methods BA at UCL
UPCH Scholarship winner 2019Entry requirements What documents do I need? Accommodation
and application • Fully completed application form
- including the personal statement Accommodation is guaranteed for applicants
Am I eligible? section who have accepted an offer and meet the
You will: • A teacher’s reference accommodation application deadline of
• be over 16 years old at the start of • Copies of school transcripts 31 May 2021.
the course • An IELTS for UKVI (Academic)
• typically be a high achiever in a 12-year – see English language minimum The fees you pay for your accommodation
school system which does not meet the requirements will vary depending on your needs, the
standard required for direct entry to a • Application fee location and facilities. The majority of UCL
UCL undergraduate degree. • A portfolio (for Architecture applicants accommodation is within 10–30 minutes’
ucl.ac.uk/prospectus only) – this should include at least six walk of the main campus.
observational drawings as well as work
If you are under the age of 18 at the point of in other media, such as paintings, The following tables show you the range of
enrolment, you should familiarise yourself collages, 3D and photographs. fees for 2020/21 per week. Fees for 2021/22
with UCL’s essential information for under will be set in the Spring of 2021.
18s before applying. Following receipt of a completed ucl.ac.uk/accommodation
ucl.ac.uk/upc/under-18 application and the application fee,
suitable candidates will be contacted
Self-catered: UCL Student Houses
What are the entry requirements? regarding UPC entrance tests.
Academic requirements – you will need
to present excellent grades on school What are the entrance tests? Single (including en-suite) £233.59 - £278.53
transcripts. Suitable applicants will be required to take
entrance tests, and, if successful, will be Twin £118.93 - £175.91
Please see our website for a list of suitable interviewed for the course.
country qualifications for entry onto the One-bed flat £207.76 - £314.16
UPC and minimum grades required. UPCSE: Select two subjects from Biology,
Catered: UCL Halls of Residence
ucl.ac.uk/upc/applications Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
The choice depends on which optional
English language requirements – you must modules you intend to study. Single (not en-suite) £192.43 - £230.58
hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic)
UPCH: Critical Thinking (and Mathematics Twin (not en-suite) £160.79 - £175.91
Please check the website for our 2021 for applicants selecting Mathematics as an
entry English language requirements. option).
When can I apply? You should be familiar with the relevant
Entry onto UCL UPC courses is sample test(s) prior to application. Sample
competitive. Applications for 2021 entry tests can be taken online at:
open in November 2020 and should be ucl.ac.uk/upc/tests
made as early as possible. Please check
the website for relevant application
deadlines. Tuition fees
How do I apply? Tuition fees
2021 Entry
Applications are made directly to the UCL
Centre for Languages & International
Education. Applications are made online at: UPCSE: £21,500
ucl.ac.uk/upc
Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates
UPCH: £21,500
UCL Centre for Languages
& International Education
UPCSE for Architecture: £22,500 University College London
26 Bedford Way,
London,
UPCH for Architecture: £22,500
WC1H 0AP,
UK
Details of other costs associated with the +44 (0)20 7679 8664
course (e.g. living expenses, field trips and upc@ucl.ac.uk
excursions) can be found online. ucl.ac.uk/upc
ucl.ac.uk/upc @uclclie
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construed as advice nor relied upon and does not form
part of any contract. For more information on UCL
Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates, please see
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