Universities United Kingdom University of Exeter Courses MA Society and Culture: Science and Technology

MA Society and Culture: Science and Technology
at University of Exeter

Exeter, United Kingdom

Program Overview

You’ll acquire a broad, general knowledge of the current debates within both sociology and anthropology and also develop specialist knowledge within science and technology
We will equip you with the traditional and cutting-edge research tools used for studying the relationship between culture, society and everyday life
Examine science and technology and their relationship with the social and cultural context of their production
Join a truly multicultural and culturally enriching environment, comprising of students from all three disciplines in the department of Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology
You will develop a wide range of key transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers within a range of professions

Course Content

Program structure

Code	Module	Credits
SOCM027	Social Theory	30
SOCM904	Dissertation	60
SOCM950	Science Technology and Society	30

Optional modules

Code	Module	Credits
SOCM020	Research Methods in the Social Sciences	30
SOCM016	Cultures of the Life Sciences	30
SOCM037	Arts, Media and Consumption	30
SOCM002B	Philosophy of the Social Sciences	30
SOCM945	Philosophy of Science	30
SOCM030	Gender at Work	30
SOCM029	Data Visualisation	15
SOCM022	Food, Body and Society	30

Entry Requirement
We are looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in sociology, anthropology, statistics, data or English. While we normally only accept applicants who meet this criterion, if your first degree is in a different discipline, you have a high 2:2 or equivalent, are coming from a different academic background which is equivalent to degree level, or have relevant work experience, we would welcome your application.

All applicants should provide a personal statement explaining their interest in the programme and how it fits with their earlier studies.

Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements
- IELTS
  
  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
- TOEFL
  
  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Fees & Scholarships
UK fees per year: £10,000 full-time; £5,000 part-time

International fees per year: £20,500 full-time
Career Prospect
In addition to the specialist knowledge you will gain during your programme, you will also develop transferrable skills valued by employers such as:
- Researching, analysing and assessing sources of information
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Managing and interpreting information
- Developing ideas and arguments

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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