This Master's programme explores how science, technology, society and politics shape one another. It brings a social-science lens to contemporary technological challenges—from biotechnology and energy transitions to automated mobility and data security—treating these issues as simultaneously scientific, technical and social. The curriculum foregrounds the interactions and power relations that underlie technological change and societal responses in highly technologised contexts.
The degree is research-oriented and designed for students who want a broad, interdisciplinary grounding in Science and Technology Studies (STS). You will examine how scientific and technical developments emerge, how they are governed and contested across different cultural and regulatory settings, and what kinds of inter- and transdisciplinary knowledge production are needed to address complex social problems. The programme prepares graduates for careers in research, policy analysis, science & technology policy, public sector and non-governmental organisations, or roles that require critical engagement with the social dimensions of technology.
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Winter Semester (International)
31 May 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 May 2026
Graduates are prepared for research and policy-oriented careers that require an interdisciplinary understanding of science and technology in societal contexts. Typical roles include positions in research institutes, policy advisory bodies, governmental and international organisations, NGOs, and science and technology units within industry.
The MA also provides a strong foundation for careers in consulting, innovation management, science and technology assessment, public engagement and communication, and for those wishing to pursue doctoral studies in Science and Technology Studies or related social science fields.