Institute of the Americas MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Back
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Institute of the Americas MPhil/PhD
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Interested in working on your own doctoral research into the Americas? Join us at the UCL Institute of the Americas, a globally-renowned centre for the study of Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean and Canada. Develop in-depth regional and continental knowledge, receive mentorship from leading scholars, and create your own piece of original research, to pave the way
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £31,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Intake
- October
Entry requirements
Normally a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds