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UCL (University College London): Institute of the Americas
www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/
Shaping tomorrow’s thinkers through the lessons of history
UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences seeks to understand the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that have shaped the world over time. Our academics develop cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research and education that has positive, real-world impact. We will challenge you to think in new ways, engage critically with global issues and look for creative solutions.
We are consistently ranked among the world’s top 15 across our disciplines and 3 subjects in the global #5 according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
(Archaeology #3, Anthropology #4, Geography #4). We are also ranked 1st in the UK for research power in the social sciences REF 2021).
Study in one of the best cities in the world
Located in central London, we benefit from close ties with industry, research organisations, and funding bodies. A rich array of extracurricular events to further your interests are available in London and students also have access to world-class resources on our doorstep, such as the British Library, British Museum, and several specialist institutes.
Transform your career
Beyond academic excellence, our courses help students develop transferable skills that employers value. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue careers across a wide range of sectors. Our master’s graduates have gone on to work across 102 countries globally within 15 months, across a range of sectors and for top employers such as Deloitte, KPMG, PwC, UK government, HSBC, Sothebys and the British Red Cross. (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2017-23).
“ UCL’s reputation may have brought me here, but it’s the experience and community that has been propelling me forward ever since, equipping me with the tools, confidence, and connections to thrive in the museum and heritage sector.”
Akanksha Gulwe (Museum Studies MA)
“I am pursuing an MA in Immersive Factual Storytelling at UCL, where the technical skills I’ve acquired in the devices and software are essential for my intended career of content production within Virtual Reality… However, the most significant takeaway from this course has been a highly transferable soft skill - Storytelling, which equips me to highlight the narrative nature of products in any job setting, not just VR.“
Tianxing Zhou (Immersive Factual Storytelling MA)
We offer a range of postgraduate study options with specialist degrees to prepare you to thrive in your career and leave a lasting impact on the world:
From our evolution as a species, to our relationship with the material and digital worlds and our vast range of social practices and cultural forms - we study humanity in all its aspects. Our research expertise spans over 60 countries and the whole human story, from our earliest origins to today's digital age.
- MSc Medical Anthropology
- MSc Social and Cultural Anthropology
- MA Ethnographic and Documentary Film
We are specialists in area studies (Latin America, the Caribbean, the US and Canada), providing in-depth expertise on the history, politics, and economics of the region.
- MA Latin American Studies: History, Politics and Society
- MSc International Relations of the Americas
- MA United States History and Politics
Currently ranked 3rd in the world for archaeology in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025, the UCL Institute of Archaeology is a world-class destination for graduate study.
- MA Archaeology of the Mediterranean, Egypt and Middle East
- MSc Environmental Archaeology
UCL Geography courses address global challenges such as climate change, urban development, migration, environmental management and geopolitics. We equip students with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact.
- MSc Environment Politics and Society
- MSc Migration, Politics and Society
- MSc Climate Change
Our dynamic and diverse history programmes cover over 5,000 years of history across every continent. Our students benefit from UC’s proximity to numerous libraries, archives, museums, lectures and events, and institutions of higher learning.
- MA Public History
- MA History
History of Art
This interdisciplinary, object-based, problem-led, and sector-facing programme trains the next generation of contemporary art conservators.
- MSc Conservation of Contemporary Art and Media
Economics
Join our international, research-led community and you'll learn to identify, analyse and tackle social, economics and policy problems in our rapidly changing world. We can count 2 Nobel Laureates (Prof. Philippe Aghion, 2025 and Prof. James Heckman, 2000) as part of our community.
- MSc Economics
- MSc Data Science and Public Policy (Political Science route)
Political Science
Our range of postgraduate taught degrees will allow you to develop expertise in subjects ranging from Global Public Policy and Management, to Democracy and Comparative Politics, to Security Studies.
- MA Human Rights
- Climate Change Policy and Politics MSc
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