About the department
Founded in 1921, UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) is located in the heart of London as part of UCL’s Bloomsbury campus. How can we use a better understanding of science and technology, and how it has shaped societies in the past and present, to build a better, more equitable future? At UCL Science and Technology Studies, we’re working at the intersection of history, philosophy and the sociology of science, to unpick big societal problems – and explore more integrated ways of addressing them.
Our teaching is classed as outstanding by students at every level. We consistently score high in overall satisfaction in UK National Student Surveys, and we routinely score well above our faculty average. We have substantial impact in history, policy research, and science communication. We welcome applications for study at every degree level (Undergraduate, Masters, and Doctoral).
Find out more about STS in What is STS?
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About STS
Find out more about our history (which dates back to the 1920s), our Alchemy magazine and our STS1Book programme where we ask all students and staff to read the same book.
Study
Dive deeper into our programmes, and see where a UCL science and technology studies qualification could take you.
Research
UCL academics are shaping globally-significant research in everything from science and culture, to the philosophy and history of science and technology.
People
Learn more about the people who teach, and carry out research in, science and technology studies at UCL.
Theory of Knowledge activities
Activities to support the Theory of Knowledge curriculum.
STS Centres
UCL STS hosts centres driving impact in Warning Research (WRC) & Responsible Innovation.
WeAreSTS podcast
Research, teaching, training and thinking on how innovation and innovators meet the needs of society.
Why study science and technology at UCL?
Our students and staff give you their answers.
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