MA Science and Technology Studies (STS) at Technical University of Munich

This M.A. program puts the relations and interactions between science, technology, society and politics front and center. From bio-technology to energy transitions, from automated mobility to data security - the big challenges society is facing today are inseparably scientific, technical and social. The STS Master’s program primarily deals with the conditions and consequences of scientific and technological knowledge production and dissemination in radically technologized societies. Taught at Munich.

Faculty: TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught  |  Intake: Winter Semester (October)  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The mandatory courses in the first semester are intended to convey a common knowledge base in the field of STS. This allows all students to develop a fundamental understanding and common vocabulary. The modules are structured in such a way as to allow all students to bring background knowledge from their Bachelor’s studies into the discussions, and simultaneously benefit from the previous knowledge of their classmates.

Career pathways

STS graduates will be able to work in a range of fields including academic research (such as a PhD program) as well as careers in science and technology policy, communication, journalism and management.

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