How to Cite ChatGPT in UK Academic Work (If You Have To)
If your university allows AI use with disclosure, here's exactly how to cite ChatGPT, Claude, and other LLMs in Harvard, APA 7, and OSCOLA.
Some UK universities now permit AI use with proper citation. Others ban it outright. Always check your module handbook first. If citation is permitted, here's how to do it properly.
Harvard
OpenAI (2026) ChatGPT (Mar 2026 version) [Large language model]. Available at: https://chat.openai.com (Accessed: 15 March 2026).
APA 7
OpenAI. (2026). ChatGPT (Mar 2026 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com
OSCOLA
OSCOLA hasn't formally adopted an LLM citation format. Most UK law schools accept a footnote of the form: 'OpenAI, ChatGPT (Mar 2026, accessed 15 March 2026) https://chat.openai.com'.
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