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Studying History at UCL
Undergraduate History
UCL History offers such an incredible variety of topics and modules, that go far beyond a core British history.
History Futures and Graduate Careers
Popular career paths for UCL History graduates include education, publishing and journalism, financial services, law, marketing and PR, and health and social care.
Transition Mentors
Transition Mentors are second and third-year students that help first-year undergraduates settle into university life. Congratulations to our brilliant History students, Euan Toh Yu-Yuan and Charlie Gutteridge, for winning the Transition Mentor of the Year and Senior Mentor of the Year respectively!
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCL History
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all staff and students. Read some of our staff journeys and find resources for Black History 356, LGBTQ+ History and more.
Research: Centre for the Study of the Legacies of British Slavery
The UK’s foremost public history Centre for research on the history of British Slavery and its aftermath.
Book Publication: Slavery and Freedom in Black Thought in the Early Spanish Atlantic
Dr Chloe Ireton’s book, Slavery and Freedom in Black Thought in the Early Spanish Atlantic, was published by Cambridge University Press on 5 December 2024. Read about the learning experiences of some of Chloe’s past students.
Public History
UCL historians have rich experience working with national heritage institutions, museums and media outlets, as well as local communities in London.
UCL in the Media: Professor Rebecca Jennings on BBC Radio 4
Rebecca speaks on an investigation into the legacy of court decisions separating children form lesbian mums. “Married lesbians didn’t fit easily into the politics that was emerging from lesbian organisations in the 1960s and early 70s, which tended to emphasise independence from men and also a choice not to have children.”
Seven Questions with Shreiya Singh
Final-year History student Shreiya Singh chats about her favourite parts of her course, shares her hopes to build a career in management within the healthcare sector and recommends a trip to the London Film Festival.
The Lapis
Lapis is a zine written and edited by UCL History undergraduates. It is part of the BAME Awarding Gap project. The most recent theme of the zine is “Crossroads”, as our students are currently making major life decisions and crossroads feature heavily across history.
Why apply to UCL History?
A week in the life of a second year UCL History student
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