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This MSc provides a detailed and systematic understanding of the international relations of the Americas, with regard both to inter-American relations and relations with the world beyond.
About this degree
Our graduates have established careers in research, journalism, teaching and policy formulation and implementation in both government agencies and NGOs.
Testimonials
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International Students
There is a long tradition of international students studying at UCL. Here, former student Wen Ma talks about her experience studying with us.
Student Testimonial: Wen Ma
Study Abroad
Many of our Master's students undertake fieldwork in order to carry out research for their dissertation projects. Here, our former students share their experiences carrying out their fieldwork abroad.
- Robert Eveson
"I spent 3 weeks in Washington D.C. carrying out interviews with representatives from the Organization of American States (OAS) about the response of the organisation to recent democratic breakdowns in the Americas...Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and I felt I developed several skills - interview technique, Atlanta, Georgia, USA patience and effective planning to name a few. Also, my confidence working and researching in Spanish was boosted as about half of the interviews were conducted in Spanish."
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- Alejandra Escobar Bravo
"Thanks to the UCL Travel Scholarship, I was able to travel to Bogotá, Colombia, to do my dissertation fieldwork, a key element for my study...During a month I had the chance to interview key government officials and NGOs representatives that worked in the implementation of anti-corruption mechanisms, helping me to better understand the challenges of dealing with corruption in the country and the different links of corruption with human rights issues."
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- Hugh Taylor
"Going into the field to meet with diplomats and leading analysts was a rare and eye-opening experience. With the help of the Travel Grant I was able to visit Buenos Aires where I interviewed politicians close to foreign policy design...The overall result was a deeper understanding of what drives Argentina and a closer connection to my subject. I would hugely recommend fieldwork to future students."
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- Felix Wright
"As a result of the travel grant from the UCL Institute of the Americas I was privileged to be able to spend 2 weeks in Austin Texas at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library...Being able to work with raw documents used by these figures in making these massive decisions some 60 years ago was a phenomenal experience, whilst Austin itself was an amazing city to explore. This research trip was been the highlight of my academic career – without the grant it would not have been possible."
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Meet the Programme Director
Francesca’s research agenda focuses on international relations, human rights, and transitional justice, with a geographical focus on South America. She is an internationally recognised expert on Operation Condor and the politics of human rights trials.