HPSC Modules (Introductory) Year 1
UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) offers a wide range of modules in history of science, philosophy of science, science policy, and science communication. All UCL students welcome.
HPSC Modules for First Year Undergraduates
HPSC modules for first year students are considered “introductory” by UCL. They are aimed at first year students and are introductory by design. They are not available for Third Year or Fourth Year students. Second Year students should not enrol in introductory modules without permission of their personal tutor or department. All HPSC introductory modules are open to students from other UCL departments and other UCL degrees. Simply register for the module on Portico.
Syllabus library
| New Module Code | Title | 2026-27 | 2025-26 | |
| HPSC0003 | History of Science: Antiquity to Enlightenment | |||
| HPSC0004 | Philosophy of Science 1 | |||
| HPSC0006 | Science, Politics and Policy | |||
| HPSC0007 | Investigating Sociology and Politics of Science | |||
| HPSC0008 | Science Communication and Public Engagement | |||
| HPSC0009 | Introduction to History, Philosophy & Social Studies of Science | |||
| HPSC0010 | History of Modern Science | |||
| HPSC0011 | STS Perspectives on Big Problems |