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UCL Institute of the Americas is a leading, multidisciplinary, specialist institution and the largest centre in the UK for the study of Latin America, the USA, Caribbean and Canada. It acts as a focal point in the UK for students and researchers seeking to develop in-depth regional and continental knowledge of the Americas. The institute overlooks the gardens of Gordon Square. It is within a 10-minute walk of the British Museum and, in addition to UCL’s own world-class library collection, it is close to other major collections, including Senate House Library and the British Library.
Key Information
- Faculty
- Social & Historical Sciences
- Department website
- The Americas
- Availability
- Year, Fall Term, Spring Term
- English language level
- Level 4 - see English language requirements for more details.
- Tuition fees
- see Tuition fees for more information
- GPA requirement
- 3.3
- Subject/Module requirements
- Applicants are expected to have an academic background relevant to the programme.
Why study The Americas at UCL?
The History and Politics of the Americas programme offers an innovative curriculum that aims to provide understanding of the historical, political, social and international issues concerning the Americas. Our teaching combines education in history, social sciences, research methods and language competence to prepare students for a wide range of global careers.
What you will gain from study at UCL
As a student at the UCL Institute of the Americas you will enjoy an interdisciplinary environment, where you will be able to take advantage of tuition by world-leading scholars in an academic environment designed to be at the cutting-edge of research in the humanities and social sciences. We encourage comparative and interdisciplinary debate on the Americas and we have the facilities that will enable you to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the most recent scholarship on the region.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching is based on lectures, seminar discussions, workshops and individual coursework feedback. Assessment will be based on various types of written coursework and formal examinations, with learning also evaluated through speaking contributions and oral presentations.
Modules in The Americas
Please note that this guide lists a range of popular modules offered as a representative sample. It is not exhaustive and, since the guide is published ahead of time, module options may have changed, been deleted or replaced. If you have very specific study needs or require confirmation of module availability for 2024/25, you are strongly advised to get in touch with the relevant Affiliate contact, listed on this subject page, before making an application.
Level 2 (FHEQ 5) modules
| Module code | Title | Availability | US Credits | ECTS Credits | UCL Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMER0046 | Protest Politics in the United States from the New Deal to Donald Trump | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0048 | Politics of the United States: Processes and Institutions | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0050 | The Making of Modern America: The United States since 1920 | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
| AMER0051 | The Making of Modern America: The United States since 1920 Affiliate | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0052 | Gender, Politics and Society of the Americas | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0055 | Intimate Matters: Histories of Sexuality in the US and Beyond, 1945-present | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0056 | Pivotal Decade: The 1970s in US Political, Social, Cultural and Economic History | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0066 | Political Economy of Economic Development | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0067 | Caribbean-US Relations in the Twentieth Century | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0068 | The United States and the Cold War | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0074 | History and Politics of Latin America c.1930 to the Present | Year | 8 | 15 | 30 |
| AMER0078 | History and Politics of Latin America c.1930 to the Present Affiliate | Fall Term, Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0081 | The Haitian Revolution | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0083 | Latin American Revolutions | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0093 | The Political Ecology of Development in Latin America | Spring Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0095 | The United States of Empire: Place and Power in US Foreign Relations | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
| AMER0104 | The International Relations of the Americas | Fall Term | 4 | 7.5 | 15 |
Contact details
- Name
- Teaching Administrators
- ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 7679 9746