Study at UCL European and International Social and Political Studies (EISPS)
At EISPS, students can explore one of nine disciplines within the humanities and social sciences, while gaining a strong interdisciplinary foundation in history, law, politics, and philosophy.
You could also become fluent in another language and enrich your studies through international experience—whether by spending a year abroad at a partner university (through the ESPS or ISPS degrees), or by completing the first two years of your degree at Sciences Po in France as part of the ESPS dual degree.
EISPS students learn from leading UCL academics and gain international perspectives through links with European and global experts.
Our graduates go on to build successful careers both in the UK and around the world, working in fields such as journalism, government, and business.
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European Social and Political Studies BA (ESPS)
This challenging and diverse degree offers specialisation in one of nine humanities and social sciences, combined with a broad base in European history, law, philosophy and politics.
European Social and Political Studies: Dual Degree BA (ESPS)
Students on our ESPS dual degree will benefit from the teaching specialisms of UCL and Sciences Po in France.
International Social and Political Studies BA (ISPS)
Gain specialist knowledge of global politics and social sciences, and skills in another language.
Applicants should be aware that being offered a place on the European Social and Political Studies BA or the International Social and Political Studies BA does not guarantee the provision of a study abroad placement.
Participation in the Study Abroad programme is conditional on the outcome of your progression into the third academic year, approval by your placement department, Faculty, UCL Student Support and Wellbeing and the Study Abroad Team.
Students will be expected to meet the academic prerequisites set by our partner institutions in order to participate in their exchange programme - you will receive guidance on this during Year 2. During the exchange year in Year 3, you will take modules at your host university and complete preparatory tasks for your dissertation.
Following the offer of a study abroad placement, admission to your allocated host university is confirmed by that university and is subject to completion of a formal application to them.
Our partners reserve the right to reject candidates if they have not completed the formal application or do not consider the candidate to meet their academic or language requirements (if not teaching in English).
Placements at our partner institutions are negotiated on an annual basis and are therefore subject to change or withdrawal without prior notice.
Languages and Specialisms
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Study abroad at UCL (affiliate students)
Join us for a semester or a full academic year as an affiliate student. Find out more about Study Abroad at UCL.