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Science and Technology Studies MScR

The University of Edinburgh

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) The University's department for Science, Technology and Innovation Studies (STIS) is the largest and most interdisciplinary centre for science, technology and innovation studies in the world. Based at the School of Social and Political Science (SPS), we provide world-leading academic expertise, training and specialised supervision for research students across a wide range of research topics and thematic areas. Our research is organised around five cross-cutting themes: Energy, Environment and Sustainability Innovation in Life Sciences Social Studies of Biology and Medicine Historical Approaches to Science, Technology and Medicine Data and Society Details of ongoing research projects in the subject group and of academic staff and their interests can be found on the STIS website: Science, Technology and Innovation Studies at SPS STIS hosts two research institutes which bring together scholars and specialist groups from across the University: the Innogen Institute the Institute for the Study of Science, Technology and Innovation Interdisciplinary research The University of Edinburgh has an international reputation as a leading centre of research in science and technology studies. Edinburgh scholars work around the globe on the social and historical aspects of developments in science and technology. Particular strengths in research include: the history and philosophy of science the social shaping of technology the sociology of knowledge social studies of biology and medicine the history of medicine the politics of controversies and public engagement with science and technology science, technology and gender the sociology of financial markets innovation in life sciences (agriculture, food and health) social studies of information and communication technologies measuring and modelling the state of the environment and its sustainability energy transitions research policy, research metrics and research cultures science and technology in low and middle income countries

Tuition fees

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£ 30,500per year

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University information

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    14th out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    194 92%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.85 71%

    94th

    1

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