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  United States Studies: History and Politics MA

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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time
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History & Archaeology (19) Languages, Literature & Culture (21) Politics & Government (30)

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Explore the interesting intersection of US history and politics on this one-year MA, which brings together insights from the whole of the humanities and social sciences into a single Master’s. Learn alongside experts at the UCL Institute of the Americas, US specialists from other UCL departments and University of London colleges – and put yourself on the path to a meaningful career in research, journalism, teaching, or work in government or NGOs.

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This multidisciplinary programme looks at the History of the United States from many different angles. Students will consider case studies from the Americas focused on its history, politics and culture. You will also look at current issues such as:

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Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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UK tuition fees (2025/26)
Full-time: £16,000
Part-time: £8,000

Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
Full-time: £33,000
Part-time: £16,500

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Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences

Shape the future with UCL Social and Historical Sciences. We offer over 60 specialist postgraduate programmes across a diverse range of subjects. Our interests span the globe, as we seek to understand the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that have shaped the world over time. 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.

Why study at Faculty of 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.

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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About Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences

UCL’s Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences is a dynamic and diverse community, uniting nine academic departments and institutes: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, History of Art, Political Science, the Americas, Archaeology, and Advanced Studies.

UCL is ranked among the top 10 globally in 10 subject areas according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, with three of these subject areas taught within our faculty: Archaeology (3rd), Anthropology (4th), and Geography (7th).

Our academics are deeply engaged in pioneering research projects and centres that advance their fields and foster new areas of interdisciplinary knowledge.

Situated in the heart of London, we maintain strong connections with industry-specific contacts, businesses, research centers, and funding bodies. Our location also provides easy access to invaluable resources, including the British Library, British Museum, Institutes of Historical Research and Classical Studies, and the Warburg Institute.

Our faculty employs a variety of innovative teaching methods, ensuring you achieve a high level of proficiency in your field. Our approach not only includes instruction and training but also facilitates and supports each student’s independent work.

In addition to high-quality teaching, you will have opportunities to develop transferable skills that are highly sought after by employers. Our programmes will equip you with a solid foundation to engage with employers across various sectors, opening up limitless career possibilities.

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African History

American History - USA History

American Studies - Caribbean Society & Culture

American Studies - Latin American Languages & Literature

American Studies - Latin American Society & Culture

American Studies - United States Society & Culture

Ancient History

Anthropology

Archaeological Science

Archaeology

Architecture

Building - Conservation of Buildings

Business

Classical Greek

Climatology - Climate & Climate Change

Communication & Media Studies

Computer Generated Visual & Audio Effects

Curatorial Studies

Data Science

Ecology - Community

Ecology - Conservation

Ecology - Evolution

Economic policy

Economics

Environmental Geography

European History - British & Irish History

European History - Italian History

Film & Photography - Film & Sound Recording

Film & Photography - Film Directing

Film & Photography - Film Production

Film & Photography - Visual & Audio Effects

Film Studies

Fine Art - Fine art conservation

Genetics - Human

Health & Welfare

Heritage Studies

History of Art, Architecture & Design

Human Demography

Industrial Geology

Intellectual History

International Economics

Jurisprudence

Latin

Macroeconomics

Management Studies

Marine Sciences

Materials Science

Mathematical Modelling

Medieval History

Metallurgy

Microeconomics

Middle Eastern Society & Culture Studies

Military History

Modern History

Moral Philosophy

Multimedia Computing Science

Philosophy

Physical & Biological Anthropology

Physical Geography - GIS

Physical Geography - Remote Sensing

Planning - Urban Planning

Political Economics

Political Geography

Political Sociology

Politics

Politics - Comparative

Politics - International Politics

Politics - International Relations

Production - Film

Production - Radio

Psychobiology - Evolutionary

Public International law

Public Policy

Radio Studies

Research Skills

Social Geography

Social History

Social Theory

Socio-Economics

Sociology

Urban Geography

World History
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Studying is an important part of your time at UCL but there's plenty of other opportunities to make the most of life on campus and in London. UCL provides a wealth of services, events and facilities to meet your cultural, social, and leisure interests as well as your practical needs.

You can take advantage of the great opportunities and resources through UCL Student Support and Wellbeing, Students' Union UCL, extra-curricular activities, volunteering, and the theatres, museums and art collections that are all part of our historic institution.

Our students have unrivalled access to world-leading resources nearby, including the British Library, British Museum, the Wellcome Collection and the Warburg Institute, as well as remarkable facilities on campus and on-site collections such as the Ethnography Collection, the Institute of Archaeology Collections and Library, the Petrie Museum of Egyptology, and the UCL Art Museum, as well as UCL Library Special Collections.

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We know applying for courses can be daunting, so we’ve made this guide to help you through the process. Please note: you can only apply to a maximum of two taught graduate programmes in any academic cycle.

For details about the loans and financial awards available to help support you, visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/fund-your-studies

Applications are considered on a rolling basis and therefore may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Please refer to a programme’s prospectus page for the application deadline.

If you are UK national, Republic of Ireland national, a citizen of a Crown Dependency or have Pre-settled or Settled status you will not require a visa to study at UCL. Most other students will usually require a student visa to study at UCL if they are coming to study in the UK for more than 6 months. However, a number of different UK visas will still allow you to study in the UK so please visit our student visa webpages to check which visa you will need.

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