Undergraduate
Science and Technology in Society
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The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
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131 UWA (131 892)
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(+61 8) 6488 1000
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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.
Fees and scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Find out more about tuition fees or visit the fee calculator for the estimated total course fee.
Note, tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to increase up to 7.5 per cent per annum.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available 2023
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Undergraduate
- MJD-SCITS
- 3 years (BA);4 years (BPhil [Hons])
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.
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.
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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
Put theory into practice
Current UWA students are eligible to take one of our professional experience units. These units bridge the gap between university and the workplace by providing opportunities to gain hands-on, practical experience. You can master new skills, make connections and network, get a taste of the opportunities in the workforce and add experience to your resume, all before graduating.
Find out more about Work Integrated Learning.
Your degree options
This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Philosophy