Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B191

Campuses

London

Stratford (UCL East)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 36,500 / year

Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc

About

Course overview

Science and engineering offer the answers to many of society’s challenges, while policy identifies and responds to these most complex global issues. Bringing these concepts together produces graduates fit to work in corporate, charity or government roles, who understand scientific and technical principles, and have the policy skills needed to create practical solutions to pressing problems.

This degree is underpinned by the proven principle that better policies are created when a broad diversity of thought and experience feeds into them. Interdisciplinary by design, this programme will equip you with crucial technical knowledge along with the research, analytical and management skills you need to address global, local and individual challenges. You’ll study subjects ranging from policy design and project management, to innovation, engineering design and infrastructure development. Strong industry links will allow you to work on real-world problems with industry and community partners, while a third-year placement or project module allows you to apply your knowledge and prepare you for your future career.

Now is a time when many local and global communities urgently require better solutions to their problems, and this degree will equip you with the skills to respond meaningfully. Taught by both UCL UCL STEaPP and UCL CEGE, you will learn from world-leading academics and renowned industry experts (REF 2021).

The programme is based at UCL East, giving you access to accessible, state-of-the-art facilities with shared labs and workshop spaces open to all.

What this course will give you

As this degree is jointly delivered by UCL Science, Technology, Engineering and Public Policy (STEaPP) and UCL Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE) within the UCL Faculty of Engineering, you’ll benefit from an original programme of content delivery that brings key disciplines and principles together. Your exposure to experts across all related fields will allow you to combine practical, applicable knowledge from engineering and the physical sciences, with a comprehensive understanding of government and decision-making practices.

You will be taught by top academics and industry experts, bringing together academics, policymakers, practitioners and science and engineering experts from UCL STEaPP and UCL CEGE. Their joint purpose is to help change the world for the better, and you will become part of this community.

A 'Professional Practice' strand runs throughout this programme, enabling you to work with existing institutions and local community groups in East London. Putting theory into practice from day one of your degree, you’ll identify, define and solve real-world problems.

Make a positive mark on the world by gaining in-demand skills needed to solve key challenges of society. By studying a broad range of topics through this degree – taught from engineering, social and political perspectives – you’ll gain multi-disciplinary knowledge that is sought-after in business, charity, government and policy roles. Delivered by a university that is globally recognised for its cross-disciplinary and real-world expertise, this programme will help you become a next generation leader in social change.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A levels IB Diploma Other qualifications

Grades: AAB
Subjects: No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Contextual offer information

Grades: BBB more about contextual offers
Subjects: No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.

Points: 36
Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

Contextual offer

Points: 32 more about contextual offers
Subjects: A total of 15 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.

UK applicants qualifications

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

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

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

D3,D3,M1 - D3,M1,M1 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

A,A,B at Advanced Highers (or A,A at Advanced Higher and B,B,B at Higher)

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

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

International applications

Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.

Career

The foundation of your career

All students receive support to help them get job-ready through the degree programme. This includes a final employability assessment and practical workshops on different aspects of finding a job. Graduates of this programme will find themselves with the relevant skills to apply for roles in a range of environments, which could include policy development, policy implementation, corporate strategy, charity and the third sector.

Employability

The core skills taught on this programme are based on feedback from employers in the policy and engineering fields, including governmental bodies, national academies and third-sector organisations. Thus, as a graduate of the Science and Engineering for Social Change BSc, you will come away with a variety of skills that directly respond to a current professional need in business, charity, government and policy roles.

In particular, you will understand the contribution of engineering, social sciences and technology to complex global issues. Acquiring a rare balance of technical and non-technical skills, you’ll be able to traverse the worlds of both science and policymaking to create informed solutions to societal problems. Graduates also gain a suite of highly transferable skills, including innovative and flexible thinking, multi-disciplinary critical analysis, and stakeholder communications across sectors. Problem solving, team working, and leadership attributes are all honed throughout the programme too.