International Relations of the Americas MSc

Spend a year focusing on international relations in the Americas, from both an inter-American and global relations standpoint – on this specialist UCL Master’s. You’ll gain the skills essential for analytical study and learn to think about, and critically assess, hemispherical and global issues facing societies and policymakers in the region. The ideal stepping stone to a career in research, journalism, teaching, and work in government or NGOs. This is a unique MSc programme in the UK owing to its hemispheric approach to studying the Americas. The course encourages students to acquire critical thinking skills to comprehend and assess the issues currently facing governments, societies, and policy makers in the Americas. Students will also develop a systematic understanding of the international relations of the Americas, understood both as the relations between the countries and societies of the Americas and the relations of governments and societies in the Americas with the rest of the world. You will study a broad range of issues including political and historical dynamics; geopolitics; human rights; climate change and environmental issues; tackling financial inequalities; and societal issues such as the war against drugs and criminal cartels. 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.

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.