UCL The Americas - funding options available

The UCL Institute of the Americas offers the largest teaching portfolio for the study of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States in the UK. Being multidisciplinary, you will be taught by experts on social sciences and modern history all under one roof. 

Our programmes offer an innovative curriculum that aims to provide understanding of historical, political, social, and international issues concerning the Americas.

Students examine subjects such as human rights, revolution, race and ethnicity, and the development of political institutions.

Our research-based, multidisciplinary teaching combines education in history, social sciences, research methods, and languages to prepare students for a wide range of global careers.

Key features and benefits

• You will be taught by world-leading scholars at the cutting edge of research that was ranked 1^st in Area Studies and Impact in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
• You will benefit from close connections with government institutions, NGOs, think tanks, and cultural, diplomatic and media organisations throughout the Americas.
• Students have a wide range of networking opportunities to enhance their future careers both in the academic and policy/development sectors.
• The Institute hosts many events for leading scholars, activists, and policymakers. We also host career talks with returning alumni from different organisations and professions.

Student view

“Studying at the Institute of Americas was a crucial stepping stone in my career, and I certainly would not be where I am today without the support and guidance from the wonderful faculty at UCL.”

Joonsoo Yi, alumnus

Courses

• International Development in the Americas MSc
• International Relations of the Americas MSc
• Latin American Studies MA
• United States Studies: History and Politics MA

Shape the future with UCL Social and 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.

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.

Alongside our programmes at UCL's historic campus in Bloomsbury, central London, we are delivering a range of exciting courses at UCL East, our pioneering new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford in east London.

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).

Scholarships and funding options

Funding for Master's study can be limited, so most students piece together different funding sources to cover their costs. Search our funding page to find out about the loans and financial awards available to help support you.

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