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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê. They are aimed at first year students and are introductory by design.ÌýAll HPSC introductory modules are open to students from other Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê departments and other Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê degrees subject to space being available on the module.Ìý
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
IntroductoryÌýmodules are intended for first year undergraduates.
IntermediateÌýmodules 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.
AdvancedÌýmodules 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 CatalogueÌý
Year One: (Introductory)
Term 1 (Autumn) | |
HPSC0003 | History of Science: Antiquity to Enlightenment |
HPSC0007 | Investigating Sociology and Politics of Science |
HPSC0009 | Revealing Science |
HPSC0011 | STS Perspectives on Big Problems |
Term 2 (Spring) | |
HPSC0004 | Philosophy of Science 1 |
HPSC0006 | Science Policy |
HPSC0008 | Science Communication and Public Engagement |
HPSC0010 | History of Modern Science |
Year Two: (Intermediate)
Term 1 (Autumn) | |
HPSC0012 | Policy Issues in the Life Sciences |
HPSC0014 | Philosophy of Science 2 |
HPSC0022 | Science and Religion |
HPSC0124 | Science in Government |
HPSC0140 | Research Methods in Science and Technology Studies |
HPSC0105 | Sociology of Science and Technology |
Term 2 (Spring) | |
HPSC0013 | Science in Popular Culture |
HPSC0017 | Science and EthicsÌý |
HPSC0036 | Engaging the Public with Science |
HPSC0038 | Medicine and Society |
HPSC0139 | History of Science 2 |
HPSC0160 | Warnings for All |
Terms 1 & 2 | |
HPSC0019 | Human Sciences in Society *Human Sciences only |
Year Three: (Advanced)
ÌýTerm 1 (Autumn) | |
HPSC0042 | Advanced Sociology of Science |
HPSC0061 | Governing Emerging Technologies |
HPSC0065 | Philosophy of Information |
HPSC0109 | Philosophy of Medicine |
HPSC0110 | Medicine, History and Society |
HPSC0161 | Podcasting as Science Communication |
HPSC0162 | Social Epistemology of Science |
Term 2 (Spring) | |
HPSC0002 | Disease in History |
HPSC0034 | Special Topics in SPS |
HPSC0039 | Science, Warfare and Peace |
HPSC0044 | Science and the Publishing Industry |
HPSC0067 | Science in the Ancient World |
HPSC0107 | Science Journalism |
HPSC0111 | Science, Art and Philosophy |
Terms 1 & 2 | ||
HPSC0041 | STS students only | |
HPSC0053 | STS iBSc students only |
Please feel free to contact module tutors to discuss details - you can find their contact details on ourÌýPeopleÌýpage. Use theÌýÌýfor timetabling information. Contact us ifÌýyou can't find the information there. We can normally answer your questions quickly and easily. (·¡³¾²¹¾±±ô:Ìýsts-aa@ucl.ac.ukÌýor 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Module Catalogue.
HPSC Modules for Students in Other Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Departments
Almost all our modulesÌýare available to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê students from other departments subject to space. ÌýPriority will be given to STS students. ÌýModules may be subject to change.
Students should register via Portico. The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê common timetable provides information on times and locations.