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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: V550
History and Philosophy of Science
UCL (University College London)London, England
3 yearsDuration
£36,500Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) History and Philosophy of Science at UCL (University College London) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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. Another goal is to build a broad perspective on the origins of science and its role in our modern world. International tuition fees are £36,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 86% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Ancient and Medieval Science
Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Philosophy of Scientific Method
History of Life Sciences
Physics and Cosmology Development
Logic and Epistemology
Ethics in Scientific Research
History of Science Dissertation
UCAS Code:V550
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB No specific subjects. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points 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. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| PTE Academic | 80 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£36,500
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£109,500
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — UCL (University College London)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £33,500 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £31,000 | £41,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £39,500 | £59,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 46% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
66%Working
20%Studying
9%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
89%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
88%Learning resources
96%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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