Bachelor of Arts – Science and Technology in Society
Bachelor of Arts – Science and Technology in Society
Philosophical and historical dimensions to science and technology, focusing on their past, present and future impact on human society. In this course students will critically study past and present applications of science and technology in shaping human society, especially across the biological and biomedical sciences, and the social contexts in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Philosophical and historical dimensions to science and technology, focusing on their past, present and future impact on human society.
In this course students will critically study past and present applications of science and technology in shaping human society, especially across the biological and biomedical sciences, and the social contexts in which those applications have developed.
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Why study this course?
Only university in WA to offer Science and Technology in Society as a major.
Students will learn from leading researchers in both the sciences and the humanities.
This major will equip students with the critical thinking skills and substantive scientific and technological knowledge that government and industry employers are seeking.
You’ll learn to
analyse how scientific knowledge is made and be able to interpret scientific information
interpret the historical and social contexts in which scientific knowledge and technology are created, debated, critiqued, and applied
apply key theories and concepts within the fields of history and philosophy of science and within science and technology studies
evaluate problems arising for the development and application of scientific knowledge and technology
demonstrate a capacity for self-reflection and an understanding of philosophical and ethical issues in science and technology
Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career options.
Career Pathways
A degree in Science and Technology in Society can lead to a range of careers including:
Science policy analyst with government or industry
Science and technology writing
Researcher or advisor for environmental organisations, regulatory bodies, corporations.
REQUIREMENTS
Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete an international academic qualification equivalent to Australian High School (or equivalent).
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic): Overall minimum score of 6.5, no band lower than 6.0
TOEFL Internet-based TOEFL (iBT): an overall score of 82 or above with a minimum score of 22 in writing, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 20 in listening
Pearsons Test of English (PTE) (academic): An overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 59 in the speaking and writing sections, and no less than 54 in the other sections
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
