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York’s Science & Technology Studies (STS) Graduate Program is the first English–speaking STS program in Canada offering advanced training leading to both MA and PhD degrees. Students in this program are encouraged to draw connections across traditional disciplinary boundaries as they examine and analyze the role of science, technology, and innovation in our societies, cultures, and economies. An MA or PhD degree in STS from York is extremely versatile and is a fitting background for careers that require insight into the complexities of scientific and technological societies and economies (e.g. policy, law, business, academia, charities, etc.). It is also an academic and research specialty that is growing in Canada and abroad.

MA

PhD

Our MA in Science & Technology Studies (STS) provides students with an advanced introduction to the ethical, social, political, and economic implications of science, technology, and innovation. Students explore a range and diversity of STS concepts and theories, and have the opportunity to pursue an independent research project of their own design. This experience enables students to expand their repertoire of interdisciplinary tools to analyze the diverse structures of the sciences, technology, and innovation. Our MA is a 1-year program and all accepted students are offered a funding package comprising a fellowship and, potentially, other financial opportunities.

Our PhD in Science & Technology Studies (STS) provides students with the opportunity to pursue an independent and research-based project on the ethical, social, political, and economic implications of science, technology, and innovation. This experience enables students to develop their expertise in interdisciplinary theories and methods to analyze the diverse structures of the sciences, technology, and innovation. Our PhD is a 5-year program and all accepted students are offered a funding package comprising a fellowship and teaching assistantship. Other financial opportunities are also available.

The STS graduate program aims to prepare students for a range of career pathways and to this end we have revisioned our course requirements to enable students to plan for careers in academia, policymaking, journalism, healthcare, business, education, and beyond. We recommend that applicants discuss their career goals with potential Supervisors as early as possible, even before application.

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The Graduate Program in Science & Technology Studies at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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