History and Philosophy of Science MSc
UCL (University College London)
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This programme offers breadth across a wide range of historical and philosophical themes. It also encourages intensive investigation and specialisation: a survey of nearly 3,000 years of scientific ideas and communities, and an exploration of the inner workings of sciences methods and theories. The programme provides broad-based training in the history of science, the philosophy of science, and an “integrated history and philosophy of science”. The historical coverage is broad, from antiquity ...Read more

This programme offers breadth across a wide range of historical and philosophical themes. It also encourages intensive investigation and specialisation: a survey of nearly 3,000 years of scientific ideas and communities, and an exploration of the inner workings of science's methods and theories. The programme provides broad-based training in the history of science, the philosophy of science, and an “integrated history and philosophy of science”. The historical coverage is broad, from antiquity to the present, while the philosophical coverage spans causality and the philosophy of medicine as well as the metaphysics of chemistry and computer science.

Careers

Our programme provides essential training for students wishing to pursue PhD level study in related fields. It also provides appropriate training for those pursuing careers in education, museum and archival curatorship, or governance and policy-making.

Employability

During the course of this programme, students will develop a wide range of transferable skills, including writing, research, critical thinking, and working in collaboration with others. Most graduates of this programme go on to follow careers that engage with the substance of the degree, including in the museums sector, or in academia. For these students, this programme provides an excellent opportunity to develop the specialist skills and personal connections necessary to succeed. These include basic curatorial skills, developing personal contacts in London museums, and developing personal and intellectual connections with key thinkers in the field.

Optional qualifications

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma and a PG Certificate with fees set accordingly.

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04 Apr 14

UCL needs to invest in the library - simply by getting more desks in would make a difference. The toilets are dirty and in need of refurbishment. And it would be nice to see a..Read more

SR
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04 Apr 14

I have made a lot of friends studying here and I think they will be for life. Living in London though sucks - I mean it's London come on - too expensive, dirty and not enough..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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£14,100 per year

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£29,000 per year

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£29,000 per year

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04 Apr 14
UCL needs to invest in the library - simply by getting more desks in would make a difference. The toilets are dirty and in need of refurbishment. And it would be nice to see a...
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SR
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04 Apr 14
I have made a lot of friends studying here and I think they will be for life. Living in London though sucks - I mean it's London come on - too expensive, dirty and not enough...
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