The World Class Podcast

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Our Student Ambassador graduates Dania Fawad, Kyle Jussab and Sebastián Ramirez look back on their University of London experience. We discuss the highlights, the challenges, and what they wish they had known at the start of their student journey.

If you are a current student, discover how to engage with your student community and the supportive resources available on your Student Portal at https://my.london.ac.uk

If you are interested in studying with the University of London, visit our website: https://www.london.ac.uk/

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What is it like studying a BSc Psychology degree as an online, distance and flexible learner?

Student Ambassadors Arianna (Pakistan) and Shwetha (Sri Lanka) share their expectations vs reality of studying Psychology and the study strategies that they recommend.

Access the resources mentioned in the episode (available for current students):

• Virtual Learning Environment
• AI resources on the Skills Hub
• Online Library

Find out more about the BSc Psychology programme:

• Study online
• Study locally

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In this episode, we are diving into the archives through two interviews from the Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management.

First up, we hear from Dr Oscar Mwaanga, Programme Director, on the transformative and healing power of sport. Next, we hear highlights from our 2020 interview with professional cricket player, commentator and coach, Venkatesh Prasad, who studied the International Sports Management Programme.

Find out more about studying International Sports Management at the University of London: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate/pgcert-international-sports-management

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If you're a Psychology student, or considering further study in Psychology, you may be starting to consider specialisms. Perhaps you have a particular career in mind, or a specific question you are looking to answer through research. Or maybe, you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed and have no idea where to start! Wherever you are in your academic journey, this conversation aims to inspire and encourage you to consider options for specialism.

In this episode, we're speaking to Dr Emanuele De Luca, Deputy Programme Director of the University of London BSc Psychology, Module Leads Dr Charlotte Forrest and Dr Gemma Gordon, and alumna Victoria Sauter. We’ll hear about the moments that defined their academic direction, what excites them about their research area, and how you can prepare to discover yours.

Find out more about the BSc Psychology on our website: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-psychology-study-online

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Are you considering postgraduate study after your BSc Psychology? Discover how to choose the right course for you and ways to make your application stand out from the crowd in this discussion with Programme Director Professor Jenny Yiend, Senior Careers Consultant Liz Wilkinson, and BSc Psychology alumna Alice Coen.

Useful resources

• University of London Careers Service VLE (for students studying Online or at a Recognised Teaching Centre)
• Junior Researcher Programme
• BSc Psychology programme page

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This episode is a conversation about how the University of London Online Library really works. We are joined by Gerry Coyle and Ariana Kaleta, Librarians from the Online Library who are helping us bust myths that students have about the service.

Visit the Online Library website: https://onlinelibrary.london.ac.uk/

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Our online, distance and flexible learners reflect on how global events impact their lives and studies and how they stay up to date and informed in a rapidly changing world. We’re joined by Natalie Strange, Senior Manager: Student Health and Wellbeing to talk about self-care when living through or processing global events.

With thanks to our guests Evangelina (BSc International Relations, Singapore Institute of Management) and Abdul (Undergraduate Laws).

If you are studying with us online or at a Recognised Teaching Centre, you can access wellbeing support via the Wellbeing Hub on your Student Portal: https://my.london.ac.uk/group/student/wellbeing

Learn more about the BSc International Relations: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-international-relations

Learn more about the Undergraduate Laws Programme: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/llb-bachelor-laws

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Janie Kingsley, Director of Global Business Development at the University of London interviews SIM-UoL Master's Scholar and BSc Economics and Finance alumnus Yang Bo.

Yang shares his advice for students looking to excel in their studies, how he finds work life balance and where he hopes his studies will take him next.

This interview is in Mandarin. To listen to an interview with Yang Bo in English, please see episode 38: https://shows.acast.com/theworldclasspodcast/episodes/interview-with-yang-bo

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