The Master?s programme in offered by??is characterized by its empirical orientation. Rather than focusing only on philosophical tradition or aiming to understand technology in general, we analyse specific technologies and their impact on society. Questions you will explore in this Master?s programme include:
- How are information and communication technologies affecting our privacy?
- Can we anticipate the future implications of nanotechnology for society?
- Are there ethical limits to the genetic modification of animals and human beings?
- How do new technologies change our behaviour and our perceptions of the world??
The combination of philosophy and technology is the hallmark of our PSTS programme. This makes it an ideal choice for students of philosophy and the social sciences as well as for students with a technical background. PSTS also has a strong international orientation: many of our lecturers are from abroad and the programme attracts students from all over the world.
Careers
As a graduate with a professional profile, you will be a valuable asset to both the corporate world and the government sector. Our graduates find employment in the academic world, R&D, consultancy, policy organizations and commercial companies. As a PSTS professional, you will be ideally suited for a job in:
- Policy-making / government (e.g. Cogem, Rathenau Institute)
- The academic world (e.g. a PhD position)
- Consultancy (e.g. Tauw: environmental and civil engineering; Technopolis: innovation)
- Industry / business (e.g. food, textiles, oil, chemicals, machinery, automotive, IT, communication or journalism)
- Research & Development (e.g. Tecnalia Research and Innovation, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands ECN)?
