Science and Technology Studies

Overview

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.

The Science and Technology Studies programme at University College London (UCL) combines cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research with the academic resources that London offers, from parliament and political think tanks to the BBC, production houses, and advertising houses.

The foundation of your career

Science and Technology Studies PhD students graduate with a full spectrum of academic skills, including teaching experience as well as advanced research techniques. 

As well as providing a firm base for a career path in academia graduates are well equipped for roles as researchers in industry, journalism or for careers in science communication. 

Recent graduates have gone on to a range of lecturing and research roles at universities including UCL, Berlin, Oslo, Indiana State and The American College of Greece. 

Others have taken up project management roles in the European Union, and research roles at the Science Museum and in industry.

Employability

Recent graduate students have gone on to pursue academic careers at the postdoctoral level and teaching fellow level in various universities, including Indiana State University, The American College of Greece, University of Oslo, and UCL.