Program Overview
The Science & Technology Studies at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Science & Technology Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Science & Technology Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Skills in the Social Sciences: Data Collection
- Core quantitative data analysis 1 and 2
- Research Design
- Dissertation MSc by Research Science & Technology Studies
- Dissertation MSc by Research Science and Technology Studies
- Dissertation MSc by Research Science and Technology Studies
- The Social Shaping of Information and Communication Technology
- Gender, Science and Technology
- Management of R & D and Product Innovation
- Energy Policy and Politics
- The History of Psychiatry
- Man and the Natural World in the Enlightenment
- Social Dimensions of Systems and Synthetic Biology
- Supervised Reading in Science and Technology Studies
- Supervised Reading in Science and Technology Studies
- Internet, Society and Economy
- Foundations of Science, Technology and Development
- Health, Innovation and Policy
- ICT for Development
- Science, Knowledge and Expertise
- Understanding Technology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To study at postgraduate level you should have a first degree in an appropriate subject or relevant qualifications and experience.
Confirm with the School to find out whether there are specific entry requirements for this programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
