Science and Technology Studies (M.A.)

The STS Master’s program primarily deals with the conditions and consequences of scientific and technological knowledge production and dissemination in radically technologized societies. 

Thanks to the interdisciplinary orientation of the program, STS students benefit from theories and research methods from various fields (e.g. social sciences, philosophy, and the humanities) and can apply these to actual techno-scientific problems in a critical and problem-oriented manner.

Students gain in-depth exposure to interdisciplinary approaches to urgent questions about the ever-changing interplay between science, technology and society. STS offers empirical research methods and analytical skills to study the conditions and consequences of contemporary developments in science and technology. 

In addition, the program offers optional specializations in the Philosophy of Science and Technology or the History of Science and Technology. 

Due to its interdisciplinary orientation, graduates can benefit from theories, methods and a variety of research aspects, e.g. from social sciences, philosophy or the humanities, and are able to apply these to actual techno-scientific problems in a critical and diagnostic way with a focus on problem-solving. The study program mediates the necessary reflexive, collaborative and communicative competencies.

You are required to pay an application fee of €2,000 in order to apply for this program.