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Human Evolutionary Sciences

University College London (UCL)
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Tuition GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 48 months
Deadline 2015-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, UK
Language English

Program Overview

The Human Evolutionary Sciences at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 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 Human Evolutionary Sciences 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

  1. Duration: 48 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Human Evolutionary Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. General Biochemistry
  2. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (1.0 credit)
  3. Introduction to Genetics
  4. Introduction to Human Anatomy
  5. Introduction to Psychology for Biologists
  6. Mammalian Physiology
  7. Introductory Statistical Methods and Computing
  8. The Human Sciences in Society
  9. Human Genetics
  10. Molecular Evolution
  11. Sex, Genes and Evolution
  12. Species, Biodiversity and Conservation
  13. Vertebrate Life and Evolution
  14. Advanced Human Evolution
  15. Anthropological and Archaeological Genetics
  16. Human Behavioural Ecology
  17. Primate Behaviour and Ecology

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language and Mathematics at grade B. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

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)

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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...

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 2015-01-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 48 months
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