Overview

Information Studies at UCL can also offer unparalleled opportunities for cross-domain research, such as user studies and usability, metadata, the management of electronic resources, information governance, data science and semantic technologies for the humanities.

In the Information Studies PhD, students undertake research in fields including critical library and archives studies, knowledge organisation, social media, digital inequities, information literacy, geographic information systems, the book trade and book cultures, data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Graduate attributes

Some of the research students have already worked as information professionals in the public and private sectors, or in academia in the UK and worldwide. Other research students have recently completed master’s degree courses and have yet to start a professional career.

The research students develop specialised, current knowledge in a specific area of information studies, alongside awareness of how information studies intersects with related fields of study, as evidenced through the production of the doctoral thesis. As part of their doctoral studies, research students will also develop competence in research methods, ethical principles, critical analysis and reflection, academic writing and communication.

These attributes directly transfer to academic positions, leadership roles within the cultural heritage workplace as well as alternative academic careers.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-28 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General 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.
Admission is normally dependent on the submission of a detailed research project proposal.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

32600 GBP / year

≈ 32600 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time

International: £16,300 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Graduate attributes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

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