UCL offers exceptional opportunities for postgraduate students in arts, social sciences, law, and health, combining academic depth with professional relevance. With over 540 taught programmes available for 2026 entry, students can tailor their studies to match their goals and interests.

Study areas

UCL’s arts, social sciences, and health faculties include:

1. Arts & Humanities: Literature, history, philosophy, and creative writing.
2. Social & Historical Sciences: Economics, geography, archaeology, and anthropology.
3. Institute of Education: Teaching, educational psychology, and global policy.
4. Laws: Renowned LLM and interdisciplinary legal studies.
5. Medical Sciences & Population Health: Medicine, public health, global health, and medical innovation.
6. School of Slavonic & East European Studies: Politics, history, and regional studies.

Examples of popular programmes

1. Law LLM
2. Education and International Development MA
3. Global Health MSc
4. Public Policy MSc
5. Climate Change MSc
6. History of Art MA

Why choose UCL for postgraduate study in these fields

1. Academic excellence: UCL ranks among the world’s best universities for arts, law, and education.
2. Global impact: Courses often engage with real-world issues—healthcare systems, policy reform, and cultural research.
3. Networking: Located in central London, UCL connects students to NGOs, law firms, publishers, and healthcare organizations.

These programmes attract students from over 150 countries, creating a diverse and vibrant community where ideas and experiences are shared freely.

References:

1. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees?query=&year=2026