36 monthsProgramme duration
32,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
Feb, May, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Research degrees are offered under two subject headings: History and Philosophy of Science, and Science and Technology Studies. Students may specialise in the history, philosophy or sociology of science, science communication and public engagement, the sociology of science and technology, science technology policy research, or a suitable combination of those fields.
UCL Science and Technology Studies is the only interdisciplinary department in London covering history, philosophy and social studies of science, science communication and public engagement with science. The department has grown rapidly over the last few years and has continued to develop a vibrant and varied community of researchers. Students are able to take advantage of networking opportunities with prominent London museums and institutions, as well as the proximity of facilities such as the British Library. Research standards are extremely high at UCL with 60% of our history research and 60% of our philosophy research assessed as `world leading’ in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework REF .
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Research degrees are offered under two subject headings: History and Philosophy of Science, and Science and Technology Studies. Students may specialise in the history, philosophy or sociology of science, science communication and public engagement, the sociology of science and technology, science technology policy research, or a suitable combination of those fields.
UCL Science and Technology Studies is the only interdisciplinary department in London covering history, philosophy and social studies of science, science communication and public engagement with science. The department has grown rapidly over the last few years and has continued to develop a vibrant and varied community of researchers. Students are able to take advantage of networking opportunities with prominent London museums and institutions, as well as the proximity of facilities such as the British Library. Research standards are extremely high at UCL with 60% of our history research and 60% of our philosophy research assessed as `world leading’ in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework REF .
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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