Departments and Institutes

UCL Anthropology studies humanity in all its aspects: from our evolution as a species, to our relationship with the material/digital world, and our vast variety of social practices and cultural forms.

At UCL Economics, you'll join a global, research-led community where you'll learn to identify, analyse, and address social, economic, and policy challenges in our rapidly evolving global village.

UCL Geography is a world-renowned centre for education and research, tackling global challenges like climate change, urban development, migration, environmental management and geopolitics.

UCL History’s dynamic and diverse programmes cover over 5,000 years of history across every continent, from the ancient Middle East to twenty-first century America.

UCL History of Art is one of the most dynamic centres for the study of art history and visual cultures in the world, cutting across boundaries of geography, chronology and discipline.

Founded in 1937, the UCL Institute of Archaeology is one of the largest centres for archaeology, cultural heritage and museum studies in Britain.

UCL's Institute of the Americas is a leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States.

UCL Political Science offers you a uniquely stimulating environment for the study of international relations, political theory, human rights, public policy-making and administration.

The Institute of Advanced Studies provides a space for critical thinking and engaged enquiry within and across conventional disciplinary and departmental boundaries. 

Timely, rigorous, independent research into constitutional change and reform of political institutions. Our research has significant real-world impact, informing policy-makers and public debate.

Bringing world-class expertise to clients and communities in need of advice on heritage protection and archaeological research.

With a £5 million donation from the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation, UCL has established the Stone Centre for research and learning on wealth concentration, inequality and the economy.