Undergraduate / BSc degrees in STS
UCL is the only university offering single honours degrees in History and Philosophy of Science BSc and Sociology and Politics of Science BSc.
UCL is the only university offering these single honours degrees. Our programmes study how scientific knowledge is created and used. They allow you to combine a passion for science with an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the humanities and social sciences. You can find details of our degree courses below, , or
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History and Philosophy of Science BSc
- history of science, technology, and medicine from antiquity to the 20th century
- philosophy of science and medicine
- integrated history and philosophy of science (a thriving discipline we helped invent!)
UCAS U80 V550 History and Philosophy of Science BSc
Sociology and Politics of Science BSc
- science policy, ethics, and governance
- science communication, engagement and evaluation
- sociology of modern science and technology
UCAS U80 L391 Sociology and Politics of Science BSc
Natural Sciences BSc and MSci
STS contributes to UCL’s highly successful programme in Natural Sciences. These are for those wanting general training in the life, physical, or mathematical sciences. STS contributes two “streams” in this programme:
More information is available via the STS Natural Sciences page.
Medical School integrated BSc
STS offers two integrated BSc degrees - these are currently only open to UCL Medical students. More information can be found at the STS iBSc page.
