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Overview

The course offers supervision expertise across various fields, including criminology, sociology, and gender studies. Students can engage in optional modules and research methods training, though participation is not required. It emphasizes a diverse range of academic interests.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 19, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£4,806£2,403
Channel Islands£4,806£2,403
EU£22,200£11,100
England£4,806£2,403
Northern Ireland£4,806£2,403
Scotland£4,806£2,403
Wales£4,806£2,403
International£22,200£11,100

Requirements

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About

Overview

The Department offers a diverse range of expertise for supervision in various fields.

Areas of Expertise

  • Criminology
  • Conversation Analysis
  • Social Media
  • Sociology of Health and the Body
  • Science and Technology Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Anomalous Experience
  • Culture and Consumption

Course Structure

While this is not a taught course, students have the option to take modules and research methods training as needed, although participation is not mandatory.

Subject Area Information

The sociology of science and technology is an interdisciplinary field that examines the social processes and cultural contexts that shape scientific research and technological innovation. This discipline explores how social, political, and economic factors influence scientific knowledge and technological development, and conversely, how science and technology affect society.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Sociology of Science and Technology

  • 2. Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

  • 3. Technology and Social Change

  • 4. Gender, Race, and Science

  • 5. Ethics in Science and Technology

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research Skills
  • Ethical Reasoning
  • Communication

Career

The sociology of science and technology is a rich and multifaceted discipline that equips students with the analytical tools to understand and influence the complex interplay between science, technology, and society.

Potential Professions
  • Science Policy Analyst

    Working with government agencies or think tanks to develop policies that guide scientific research and technological innovation.

  • Researcher/Academic

    Conducting research and teaching at universities or research institutions.

  • Science Communicator

    Writing for scientific journals, popular science magazines, or working in public relations for scientific organizations.

  • Ethics Consultant

    Advising corporations, research institutions, or governmental bodies on ethical issues related to science and technology.

  • Technology Assessment Specialist

    Evaluating the social, economic, and environmental impacts of new technologies for private companies or public organizations.

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