International Relations of the Americas MSc

    International Relations of the Americas MSc

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 47,040 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Relations of the Americas MSc

    About

    About this degree

    This programme, which is unique in the UK, introduces students to skills essential for the analytical study of the international relations of the Americas and assessment of the hemispherical and global issues currently facing foreign policymakers in the nation states of the Americas.

    Who this course is for

    This programme is suitable for students who wish to develop their understanding of International Relations in the Americas for further research or a career in this field.

    What this course will give you

    The UCL Institute of the Americas occupies a unique position at the core of academic study of the region in the UK, promoting, co-ordinating and providing a focus for research and postgraduate teaching on the Americas - Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America and the United States.

    The institute actively maintains and builds ties with cultural, diplomatic and business organisations with interests in the Americas, and provides resources to the wider academic community, serving and strengthening national networks of North Americanist, Latin Americanist and Caribbeanist scholars.

    Students benefit from tuition by world-leading scholars in an academic environment at the cutting-edge of research in the humanities and social sciences.

    This MSc provides a detailed and systematic understanding of the international relations of the Americas, with regard both to inter-American relations and relations with the world beyond. The programme introduces students to skills essential for the analytical study of the international relations of the Americas, and it offers students the opportunity to develop the ability to understand and critically assess the hemispherical and global issues currently facing societies and policymakers in the region. Our graduates have established careers in research, journalism, teaching and policy formulation and implementation in both government agencies and NGOs.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Normally an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. A basic reading competence in Spanish, French or Portuguese is useful but not essential.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    The MSc in International Relations of the Americas prepares students for careers in a wide range of sectors. Our graduates have been highly successful in securing employment in the UK and overseas in policy and government, media and journalism (for example, the BBC), NGOs, IT and technology sector (for example, Facebook), business risk analysis, accountancy and financial services, energy and environmental consultancies, to name a few. Other graduates have gone on to further study at doctoral level in preparation for an academic career.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    47,040 / year

    International Relations of the Americas MSc

    University College London (UCL)

    University College London (UCL)

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London