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Science and Technology Studies

STS offers degrees at each university level: undergraduate, masters, and PhD

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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.
History and philosophy of science

History and Philosophy of Science BSc

This degree examines the past and present of science, technology and medicine as well as their complexity, globally. We combine approaches from history and philosophy to better understand topics like expertise, objectivity, proof and evidence, evolution and eugenics, arts and science, or science and religion. Our goal is to understand science’s roles in the present.

Sociology and Politics of Science BSc

Sociology and Politics 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 in the UK.

Natural Sciences

Natural Sciences BSc (stream options)

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.

Medical Sciences Integrated degrees (IBSc)

Medical Sciences Integrated degrees (IBSc)

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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Questions & Answers
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Term Dates
Find out more about term dates and college closures. 

New Students
What you will be expected to do during your first few weeks at UCL.

Undergraduate Modules
Access the course synopses for all our undergraduate taught modules.

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How to Apply
Details on how to apply to study with STS. 

Undergraduate Tutor (Students)
Dr. Charlotte Sleigh
Tel: 020 7679 4006
Email: c.sleigh@ucl.ac.uk

Admissions Tutor
Dr. Erman Sozudogru
Tel: 020 7679 2959
Email: sts-admissions@ucl.ac.uk

HPSC Modules

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STS offers over 100 modules in our full catalogue which are published annually listing the modules we plan to offer in the upcoming academic year. We rotate our modules to make sure we offer the best possible teaching, so some modules are not run every year.

What is Science and Technology Studies?

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We are an interdisciplinary centre for the integrated study of science.

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