Program Overview
The Certificate for the Humanities (UPCH) at University College London (UCL) is a Preparation Course programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Certificate for the Humanities (UPCH) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Certificate for the Humanities (UPCH) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Classical Civilisation
- Economics
- Geography and the Built Environment
- Mathematics
- Modern European Culture
- Modern European History and Politics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A level, AS and GCSE qualifications
General information on entry requirements for students with A levels.
Preferred A level subjects
A list of UCL\'s preferred A level subjects.
Other UK qualifications
Equivalent qualifications for students with BTEC National Diplomas, Access to HE Diplomas, Scottish Advanced Highers, Welsh Baccalaureates and Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects.
International Baccalaureate
General information for students with the International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification.
International qualifications
Equivalent national qualifications for other countries, e.g. High School Graduation Diploma in USA, etc.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 16,975 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-24
- Language English
- Duration 12 months