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Master's in Science and Technology Studies

Full-time and part-time - Day-time class
Educational institute
International School for Humanities and Social Sciences
Credits
60
Duration
one year
Instruction language
English
Information
drs. A. Benner
Kloveniersburgwal 48
+31 20 5257137
The programme Schedule
Science and Technology Studies

Schedule

Science and Technology Studies

Semester 1 
    Sociology of Science and Social Theory (10 EC)
    Science, Publics and Governance (10 EC)
    Markets, Sciences and the Dynamics of Technological Innovation (10 EC)
Semester 2
    Research Skills, Methods and Techniques (5 EC)
    Master Thesis Science and Technology Studies (15 EC)
    Electives:
    Global Medicine and Local Health (10 EC)
    Global Bio-Industry: Conflict Resolution, Global Forums and Institutions (10 EC)
    MAWC BB: Instruments for Sustainable Technological Development (10 EC)
    Corporate communication and science-based industry (CO) (10 EC)

The programme is completed by a master's thesis of 15 EC. Students are to find a supervisor from among the Science and Technology Studies staff.