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Study Details: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Study MSc in Science and Technology in Society at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate masters programme looks at areas including: the sociology and social history of science and technology, social shaping of technology, and politics of public engagement with science and technology.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.
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You must take these courses
Science, Knowledge and Expertise
PGSP11352
20 credits
Understanding Technology
PGSP11353
20 credits
Innovation Systems and Risk Management
PGSP11558
20 credits
Dissertation (MSc Science and Technology in Society
Must be passed at 50% and taken during Block 5 (Sem 2) and beyond
PGSP11354
60 credits
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