Undergraduate Modules

STS offers over 100 modules in our full catalogue. STS Module Catalogues are published annually which list 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.

HPSC modules for first year students are considered "introductory" by UCL. They are aimed at first year students and are introductory by design. All HPSC introductory modules are open to students from other UCL departments and other UCL degrees. Simply register for the module on Portico. 

Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.

Module Classifications

Introductory modules are intended for first year undergraduates.

Intermediate modules are intended for second year undergraduates. These are available to Year 3 students and Year 4 students after consultation with their personal tutors. Year 1 students should not attempt these modules without permission from the module tutor.

Advanced modules are intended for Year 3 students. Year 1 students cannot attempt these modules. Year 2 students can expect to find them especially challenging and should not enrol in more than one or two in their second year.

Full Module Catalogue 

Year One Module 

Year Two & Three Module

Terms 1 & 2
HPSC0041	Dissertation Dissertation	STS students only
HPSC0053	Research Project  Research Project	STS iBSc students only

Please feel free to contact module tutors to discuss details - you can find their contact details on our People page. For timetabling information, use UCL Timetable. If you can't find the information there, contact STS directly. We can normally answer your questions quickly and easily. (Email: sts@ucl.ac.uk or phone 0207 679 1324).

Seeking Modules Offered by Other Departments?

Places on modules in other departments are subject to space and eligibility. Students must ensure that the module is open to external students and that there are no pre-requisites. Information on modules offered by other departments can be found in the UCL Module Catalogue.

HPSC Modules for Students in Other UCL Departments

Almost all our modules are available to UCL students from other departments. You are welcome. Please note for some modules there may be limited space.  In these cases priority will be given to STS students, and places may be capped.  Modules may be subject to change.

Students should register via Portico. The UCL common timetable provides information on times and locations.