Overview
This History and Politics of the Americas curriculum at University College London (UCL) is shaped by the cutting-edge and impactful research undertaken by our academic staff, giving you an insight into the latest developments in the Americas. From transforming torture prevention legislation in Chile to changing the policy design of cash transfer programmes in the developing world, our research has important real-world impact on policy and society.
During your studies, you get an introduction to some of the forces and processes that have shaped and reshaped the Americas over time. You look at key concepts and theoretical debates in the politics of the Americas, and learn essential research methods. The final year includes a capstone project focused on contemporary issues from across the hemisphere, including inequality, migration, security and environment. You also learn to communicate academic knowledge effectively to a non-academic audience through a range of mediums.
In the second and third year you are be able to select a wide variety of optional modules, covering many regions, periods and topics. Current options include American Political Thought; Latin American Revolutions; Histories of Sexuality in the US and Beyond; Human Rights in the Americas; and Political Ecology of Development in Latin America. You are also able to select options from other departments, including languages, allowing you to tailor your degree to match your individual academic interests and career aspirations.Careers
Students will develop skills in research, analysis and criticism, argumentation, formal writing, communication and presentation. They also develop significant project management skills through the completion of their supported dissertation research.
These skills make our graduates extremely attractive to employers across various sectors, including academia, law, journalism, media, creative arts, politics, health and education.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Caribbean in the Shadow of the North: Caribbean-US Relations in the Twentieth Century
- The United States and the Cold War
- History and Politics of Latin America c.1930 to the Present
- The Haitian Revolution
- Latin American Revolutions
- Commodities and Communities in Latin American and Caribbean History
- Building the American Nation: The United States, 1789-1920
- History of Latin America c.1830-c.1930
- Ideas in Motion: The International Dimensions of Postwar American Thought and Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History American and Australasian studies Political Science View 639 other Bachelors in Political Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
A Levels
- Grades: AAB
- Subjects: No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
- GCSEs: English Language at grade B or 6 and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
IB Diploma
- Points: 36
- Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29800 GBP / year≈ 29800 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
London
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Funding
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