Ranked 8th globally

for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

Our degrees and courses

Undergraduate
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Undergraduate

Explore the wide range of undergraduate degrees offered by our departments in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

Postgraduate taught
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Postgraduate taught

Discover our graduate taught degrees and courses covering a wide range of subjects from our departments.

Postgraduate research
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Postgraduate research

We offer a variety of graduate research degrees - discover the right one for you.

Short courses
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Short courses

Our departments offer a wide range of short courses including evening language classes, summer schools, and options to continue your education.

Options to study abroad
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Options to study abroad

Discover the options for current students to study abroad. This includes international summer schools and degrees with a year spent in another country.

International students

Exchange schemes (affiliate students)
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Exchange schemes (affiliate students)

Learn how to apply to UCL as an exchange or affiliate student. There are undergraduate and graduate options.

International Preparation courses
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International Preparation courses

An international foundation year, pre-master's and pre-sessional English courses are offered by the UCL Centre for Languages and International Education.

Information for international students
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Information for international students

Information for international students interested in studying at UCL.

Watch Study Humanities and Social Sciences at UCL | Postgrad Webinars on YouTube.
Watch UCL Arts & Humanities - Careers and Employability on YouTube.
Meet our students
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Meet our students

Hear from our students in the Arts and Humanities faculty in our student blog. Learn more about the UCL experience and get advice on everything to do with university life.

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Chat to a student on Unibuddy

Chat directly with one of our Unibuddy ambassadors.

Key staff contacts
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Key staff contacts

Find key staff contacts for the Faculty, including Learning and Teaching support, and Marketing and Communications.