York University - Graduate Studies

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Science & Technology Studies

York University - Graduate Studies

Faculty:Faculty of Graduate Studies
Degree:Master
Field of Study:Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Course Based:Yes
Cost per year:*
National: $5,145

Description:

The MA in Science and Technology Studies will provide students with an advanced introduction to STS research and its fields of application. Students will be encouraged to address existing STS literature in-depth, and will have the opportunity to pursue a major, but short-term, research project of their own design. This experience will offer those students coming into the graduate program with an undergraduate degree in STS with the chance to both focus their existing interests in the field while expanding their repertoire of interdisciplinary tools to analyze the diverse structures of the sciences and technology.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*77
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.5]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests
  • Portfolio
Applicants are required to have an Honours BA or BSc, or equivalent, from a recognized university in field(s) relevant to Science and Technology Studies, with a grade average of at least B+ in the last two years of study. Examples of undergraduate degrees in field(s) relevant to Science and Technology Studies include any BA or BSc degree in which the student has completed a significant amount of coursework on the application of anthropology, cultural studies, history, philosophy, social studies, or sociology, to an understanding of science or technology. Strong science and arts students with no prior work in STS or a related STS field will be considered on a case by case basis and may be required to undertake some undergraduate preparatory work in STS before being considered for admission.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on November 26, 2022