One of the most valuable roles philosophers play is as social critics. This critical stance is common to a diverse range of philosophical perspectives, including critical theory, which seeks to critique societal structures, norms and power dynamics, with a view to uncovering and challenging underlying assumptions, and applied philosophy, which seeks to use philosophical concepts and tools to provide practical guidance and critique of common societal practices. This research-led module introduces students to philosophical critiques of society, and of particularly important social institutions, such as science. The module serves to both introduce students to critical approaches to science and society and equip students with the tools to better understand the world in which they live. Students will engage in three research projects during the module. The first two projects will be group projects and will lead to the production of a 10-15 minute group presentation and a poster. The third project will be a larger individual project and will lead to a 3500 word essay.