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.
Programme Structure
Research areas- History of science: history of physics, of biology, of chemistry and of astronomy
- Philosophy of science: philosophy of physics, of chemistry and of medicine
- Science and the media: science communication and scientists’ use of the media; public understanding of science; science and journalism
- Public engagement with science
- Sociology of science and science policy: policies for biotechnology and genetics; 20th-century evolutionary studies; ethics and integrity in scientific research.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Research degrees may start at any time of the year, but typically start in September.
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Disciplines
Natural Sciences Engineering Management General Engineering & Technology View 131 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
Tuition Fee
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International
26200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
5860 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5860 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time
- UK: £2,930
- Overseas: £13,100
Living costs for London
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