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Shape the future with UCL Social and Historical Sciences.

We offer over 60 specialist postgraduate programmes in a range of subjects, investigating the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that shape our world.

Our academics are at the forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary research and education that creates a meaningful, real-world impact. We’ll challenge you to think critically, engage with global challenges, and seek creative solutions. Renowned for our excellence in teaching and research, we foster a vibrant culture of innovation. From tackling climate change to addressing economic inequality, our academics, alumni, and students are dedicated to exploring new ways to address pressing global issues.

Graduate Open Events: UCL Social & Historical Sciences

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October 2024 - March 2025

Our postgraduate open event series is your chance to discover the huge range of exciting postgraduate programmes offered by departments in the UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences.

You'll have a chance to learn more about our departments, programmes and what you can experience as a UCL postgraduate student. 

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Why study at UCL Social & Historical Sciences?

  • We are an intellectually diverse and world-leading Faculty, with the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2024 placing our social sciences 14th in the world and our arts and humanities disciplines 6th.
  • Cutting-edge research lies at the heart of the faculty’s work. We are first in the UK for research power in the social sciences (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
  • Alongside our programmes at UCL's historic campus in Bloomsbury, central London, we are delivering a range of cutting-edge courses at UCL East, our pioneering new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford in east London.

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Browse our programmes by subject

Discover the exciting and diverse range of postgraduate programmes offered by the Departments in the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences.

Anthropology
Archaeology
Economics
Geography
History
History of Art
Political Science
The Americas

 

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Meet our students

Hear from our students and graduates to find out what it is like to study at UCL Social & Historical Sciences.

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Discover life as a UCL postgraduate student

Your one-stop shop for details on how to apply, entry requirements, life at UCL, fees, funding, wellbeing and much more.

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Scholarships and funding

Funding for Master's study can be limited, so most students piece together different funding sources to cover their costs. Find out about the available options.

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