Msc in Science, Technology, Society—Science and Technology Studies


Program Overview

Language of Instruction:
English
Duration:
2 semesters
ECTS Credits:
60
Mode of Delivery:
On-Campus
Part time Option:
Not Available
Tuition Fee:
0€ - 1000€
Scholarships:
Not Available

Institution

University:
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Faculty:
School of Sciences
Department:
History and Philosophy of Science
City:
Athens
Cooperation with other Department:
Department of Informatics and Telecommunications

Contact

Master's website:
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Email:
elsavva@phs.uoa.gr
Phone:
2107275590

Admission Information

Application Process:
Application Evaluation - Interview
Maximum Intake:
20 students

Subject Area

Humanities

Economics- Management


Description

This program focuses on the study of science, technology and medicine from a perspective that combines the whole range of the human and the social sciences (history, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, policy, etc.). Upon successful completion of this 1-year program (2-semester, 60 ECTS), graduates receive an MSc diploma from NKUA and, also, an additional MA diploma or certificate from the European Master's Program on Society, Science and Technology (ESST). ESST offers many STS Specializations through the partnership of universities from all around Europe.
Objective: The Program brings in contact Science and Technology Studies to many other areas of disciplinary and interdisciplinary study, including Innovation Studies, Policy Studies, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Communication Studies, Media Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, Disability Studies as well as the Digital Humanities, the Environmental Humanities and the Bio/Medical Humanities.
Its graduates are able to analyze, interpret, intervene and make recommendations on issues of relevance to science, technology and medicine; identify the best policy choices regarding research, development and innovation; and elaborate on ethical and legal issues involved in science, technology and medicine. They are uniquely prepared to contribute to issues emerging from scientific and technological fields connected to: informatics and telecommunications; the environmental crisis; biology, medicine, biotechnology and biomedical technology.

Postgraduate Studies in Greece

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