History and Philosophy of Science BSc (Hons)
University College London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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This degree investigates the history of science from antiquity to the present and globally. The goal is to better understand sciences many methods, fundamental concepts, logic, and ethics. We aim to provide our students with the ability to build a broad perspective on the origins of science and its role in our modern world. This degree aims to produce graduates ready to use deep historical and philosophical perspectives to interpret sciences influence on modern society.With our focus on key ...Read more

This degree investigates the history of science from antiquity to the present and globally. The goal is to better understand science's many methods, fundamental concepts, logic, and ethics. We aim to provide our students with the ability to build a broad perspective on the origins of science and its role in our modern world. This degree aims to produce graduates ready to use deep historical and philosophical perspectives to interpret science's influence on modern society.With our focus on key skills, practical methods, and broader perspectives, we also aim to create versatile thinkers ready to engage with emerging issues.The real strength of the degree is its flexibility and breadth across a wide range of themes in history and philosophy, underpinned by strong interdisciplinary connections.

Key stats

Philosophy
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
History
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK History graduate salary
£22,000
Philosophy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Philosophy graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Philosophy graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22

The best aspects are the number of events and societies, it’s really a great place for a social life and it’s very easy to make friends. I’d say the worst aspect is the student..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22

Worst - student counselling services waiting list too long, replied to me after about 3months. Best - number of societies and..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,M1 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

No specific subjects.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

(or AA at Advanced Higher and BBB at Higher)

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units.

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A score of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no score lower than 5.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAB.

Popular A-level subjects

History

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
56%
English Literature
34%
Mathematics
34%
Psychology
22%
Biology
20%
HESA
Philosophy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
48%
Psychology
37%
Biology
31%
History
24%
Chemistry
22%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£34,400 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£34,400 per year

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Students from International

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£34400 Per year

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Latest History reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22
History (with a Year Abroad) BA (Hons)
The best aspects are the number of events and societies, it’s really a great place for a social life and it’s very easy to make friends. I’d say the worst aspect is the student...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
16 Mar 22
History BA (Hons)
Worst - student counselling services waiting list too long, replied to me after about 3months. Best - number of societies and...
Read more
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