UCL Science and Technology Studies (STS)

UCL Science and Technology Studies (STS) is a global leader in the interdisciplinary exploration of science, technology, and medicine in their social, historical, and philosophical contexts. Located in the heart of London, our department combines academic excellence with real-world relevance, preparing students to engage critically with some of today’s most pressing challenges from climate change and AI to bioethics and colonial knowledge production. We offer a range of degree programmes that blend history, philosophy, sociology, and communication studies and which are tailored to diverse interests and career goals: 🎓 Undergraduate degrees BSc History and Philosophy of Science BSc Sociology and Politics of Science 🎓 Postgraduate degrees MSc Science Communication MSc History and Philosophy of Science MSc Science, Technology, and Society Our students go on to careers in policy, media, consulting, tech startups, NGOs, research, and education. They leave UCL not just with knowledge, but with the critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that employers demand. 🔬 World class teaching & research 🌍 Global career opportunities 🧠 Expert faculty & dynamic student community 📝 Courses in Governing Emerging Technologies, Causality and Evidence in Science, Disease in History, Public Engagement for Social Justice plus dozens more across history, philosophy, and social studies of science and technology.