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MSc in Science Studies

MSc in Science Studies

Aarhus University

Duration

2 years

Intake

September, February

Degree

Master’s

Program Overview

General admission requirement

You must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent that is comparable to a Danish bachelor's degree in both level and duration (180 ECTS). 

For more information about how your bachelor's degree is assessed, please see the national database

Specific admission requirements

If you meet the general admission requirement, the university will continue on to assess whether or not you meet the specific admission requirements. 

You can be admitted to the master's programme if the university assesses that your education has a level, scope, and content that corresponds to the academic requirements specified below. 

You must have one of the following subject areas:Number of ECTS

Natural sciences 90 ECTS 

or 

Science studies 60 ECTS 

Natural sciences 30 ECTS 

90

Key Information

University

Aarhus University

Campus

Aarhus

Total Credits

120

Study Mode

Full-time

Loan Availability

No

Program Details

Duration

2 years

Tuition Fee:

EUR 16300 Annual tuition fee (60 ECTS)

Format

Full-time

Attendance:

On Campus Learning

Study Gap:

2 years

Fees & Funding:

Course Structure

The Master’s degree in science studies counts as 120 ECTS credits and mainly consists of subjects within these topics:

  • History and philosophy of science
  • Science and society
  • Science and Technology
  • Science Communication

You specialize in one of these topics by participating in course activities and projects and by writing a thesis (30/60 ECTS). During your very first week, you structure your own individual study program with the help of a teacher from the Centre for Science Studies by choosing courses from a course catalogue. Your program is based on your academic qualifications and interests and the subjects you studied for your Bachelor’s degree. The plan must be approved by the Board of Studies before you can enroll for examinations.

Entry Requirement

Academic

You must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent that is comparable to a Danish bachelor's degree in both level and duration (180 ECTS).

Language

IELTS - 6.5 (overall band score)

TOEFL - 83 (overall band score)

How To Apply

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