At UOW, Science and Technology Studies addresses complex real world problems such as global warming, or how to regulate scientific research. It combines sociological and historical perspectives on science, technology, medicine, and develops the skills to analyse and advise on technological and environmental policy. Science and Technology Studies is a field that draws on the full range of disciplines in the social sciences and humanities to examine the ways that science and technology shape, and are shaped by, our society, politics, and culture. This degree explores current controversies, historical transformations, policy dilemmas, and broad philosophical questions. What you will study Science and Technology Studies draws subjects from four topic areas; History and philosophy of science, technology and medicine, Sociology of science and technology, Science and technology policy, Environmental history and sociology. In Science and Technology Studies, you can study everything from Galileo's conflict with the Church over his sun-centred theory of the cosmos, to international law relating to biotechnology regulation and policy responses to climate change. In addition to the Science and Technology Studies major you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts will be able to: Evaluate complex issues and ideas about society and culture; Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in a variety of real-world professional contexts; Communicate concepts effectively to a range of audiences; Use digital and other technologies essential for careers and lifelong learning. Career opportunities Archiving and Librarianship Art & Design Arts Business Development & Administration Community & Social Services Consultancy Diplomacy Education Entrepreneurship Government Policy Healthcare Policy & Management Heritage Specialist Historian Human Resources Information Technology & Design Journalism Social Policy Translation & Interpreting Legal Work Marketing & Advertising Media & Publishing Politics Production and Management Tourism and Hospitality Writing.