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Science and Technology Studies (MRes)
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 will give you a broad-based knowledge of the use of research methods in the social sciences, as well as core research training in social scientific philosophy and methodology within a contemporary sociology context. It will develop your understanding of the origins, history and development of Science and Technology Studies as a discipline and its theoretical underpinnings. It will equip you with the skills to go on to doctoral research or to pursue a career as a professional researcher.
Contents
Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.
Total credits required: 180
Compulsory modules
* Social Science Research Skills (15)
* Philosophy of the Social Sciences (15)
* Data Sources and Collection in the Social Science (15)
* Social Science Data Analysis (15)
* Science, Technology and Society (30)
* Dissertation (60)
Option modules
One from:
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 1 (30)
* History and Philosophy of Biology, Part 2 (30)
* Philosophy of Science (30)
* Genomics in Society (30)
Assessment
Coursework or a combination of coursework and written examination, plus a dissertation of up to 30,000 words.
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Requirements
Students are normally required to have a 2.1 or better in Sociology or a cognate discipline at first degree level, although exception may be made in the case of students who are well-qualified in other respects.
English requirements: IELTS6.5
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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