Being a student at UCL is about so much more than just acquiring knowledge. Studying here gives you the opportunity to realise your potential as an individual, and the skills and tools to thrive.
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Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 16,000 staff and 50,000 students from 150 different countries.
Gain advantage at a world-leading university and enhance your career. We offer over 60 specialist postgraduate taught programmes in a range of subjects.
UK #1 for research power
UCL is ranked first for research power in the social sciences.
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Why study at UCL Social & Historical Sciences?
We are an intellectually diverse and world-leading Faculty, with the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025 by subject placing our social sciences disciplines 14th in the world and our arts and humanities disciplines 7th.
Our academics are at the forefront of innovative, interdisciplinary research and education that creates a meaningful, real-world impact. We’ll challenge you to think critically, engage with global challenges, and seek creative solutions.
Renowned for our excellence in teaching and research, we foster a vibrant culture of innovation. From tackling climate change to addressing economic inequality, our academics, alumni, and students are dedicated to exploring new ways to address pressing global issues.
Alongside our programmes at UCL's historic campus in Bloomsbury, central London, we are delivering a range of cutting-edge courses at UCL East, our pioneering new campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford in east London.