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Philosophy and Sociology of Science – (M.A.)
The University of Exeter
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Exeter
Location
Streatham Campus, Exeter
The programme, unique in the UK for its combination of philosophical and sociological perspectives on science and technology, examines the concept of science, the knowledge it provides and the way in which the production of knowledge is organised in society. In doing so, it will prepare you for further research or employment in the management and evaluation of science and its impact on society – an increasingly important aspect of science policy.
Based in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for the Philosophy of the Social Sciences, the programme draws on staff research interests and expertise in the philosophy of biology, the mind, economics and social science, as well as in the sociology of science and technology.
You will also benefit from close collaboration with the ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society (Egenis) – a recently established world class research centre at Exeter set up to investigate the meaning and social implications of contemporary genomic science. The Centre offers option modules and other study workshops for participants on the programme.
The influential Philosophical Gourmet ranking of philosophy graduate programmes rates the Exeter group first in the UK for philosophy of biology and it is among the top-ranked programmes in the philosophy of the social sciences.
The MA can be pursued on its own or as the first year of the new Four-Year PhD programme.
Contents
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MA Philosophy and Sociology of Science programme pages on the College of Social Sciences and International Studies site.
Total credits required: 180
Compulsory modules
* Philosophy of Science (30)
* Science, Technology and Society (30)
* Dissertation (60)
Option modules
One from:
* Genetics in Society (30)
* Philosophy of the Social Sciences (30)
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 1 (30)
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 2 (30)
Plus 30 additional credits from modules offered within the College of Social Sciences and International Studies.
For a full list please see our Sociology and Philosophy postgraduate modules page.
Assessment
By coursework and a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Students are normally required to have a 2.1 or better in Sociology, Philosophy or a cognate discipline at first degree level.
English requirements: ITELS 6.5
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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