Science, technology and innovation are central to contemporary society, solving and creating challenges in equal measure. This interdisciplinary programme examines the social, political and cultural dimensions of science, technology and innovation. This programme offers a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary field of science and technology studies, and is intended for students wishing to develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the role of science, technology and innovation in society. We host one of the leading international centres of interdisciplinary research and teaching in science, technology and innovation studies, which means you'll be studying as part of a vibrant community of scholars. Graduates will be expected to: possess a theoretical grounding in the interdisciplinary field of science, technology and innovation studies; display the ability to critically employ theories and concepts from science, technology and innovation studies for the analysis of a range of empirical examples; understand the methodological and epistemological underpinnings of a range of social science approaches for understanding science, technology and innovation; have a critical awareness of current issues in the area of science, technology and innovation studies along with an understanding of how this area intersects with other disciplinary domains; be able to communicate their acquired methodological and analytical insights to academic and non-academic audiences alike; be capable of translating academic findings from science, technology and innovation studies into practical suggestions for public and policy contexts.