Undergraduate / BSc degrees
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 visit our Undergraduate Admissions FAQ to find out how to apply.
For prospective students:
- Information for applicants
- Resits: Allowed - We considered applicants who are undertaking resits. Applicamts that have undertaken more than two attempts will be referred to our admissions tutor to see if they can be considered.
- Second year entry: We will not consider applications to enter on to the second year of our degree programmes.
- Alternative personal statement: Not considered
- Mature applicants (aged 21 or over at the start date of the degree programme): We understand that good applicants might have breaks in their education for various reasons, and we want mature students to excel at UCL. We will only consider applicants who have met or are predicted to meet entry requirements. If those qualifications were completed more than three years ago then the applicant will be referred to our admissions tutor to see if they can be considered.
- UCL Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate (UPC): UPC students will receive a conditional offer for their chosen degree if they are predicted to meet its entry requirements (and have a clearly relevant personal statement).
- Access to HE Diploma: We consider Access to HE Diploma for all of our programmes. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
- BTEC: BTEC qualifications will be considered for all of our programmes. Please check the programme’s page in our prospectus for further information.
This combined humanities degree examines the past and present of science, technology and medicine as well as their global complexity. Travelling from voyages of exploitation, through debates about evolution, and into the design of next-generation pharmaceuticals, students discover how science has shaped our world and where we might go next.
UCL Prospectus: History and Philosophy of Science BSc
This social science degree examines modern society and the role of technology and science in building our world. We combine approaches from sociology, politics, policy, ethics and science communication to address topics including AI, data, climate change and medicine. Sometimes known as ‘PPE for the 21st century’, this BSc is unique to UCL.
UCL Prospectus: Sociology and Politics of Science BSc
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 to the History, Philosophy and Social Studies of Science stream.
STS offers two integrated BSc degrees, open to all UCL Medical students and to students on MMBS degrees at other UK universities.
Syllabus Library for HPSC modules
All HPSC modules have a syllabus. This functions as an owner's manual, with course plan, schedule of activities, assessment, reading list, and other essential information. STS provides a Syllabus Library for all current modules and an archive for past offers. If you don't find what you're seeking, simply ask.
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