European Studies on Society, Science and Technology

European Studies on Society, Science and Technology is an interdisciplinary social science programme on the science and technology-based societies in the past, present and future both in the global North as South. The emergence and dissemination of new technologies - such as the internet, genetic engineering, nanotechnology and alternative energy production - both opens up opportunities and threats to modern societies and economies. Citizens, governments, research institutes and corporations face challenges in trying to capitalise on the seemingly infinite opportunities that such developments offer. Thus, there is increasing demand for experts who can deal with the complexities of modern society in a reflective and politically conscious manner. ESST prepares you for a wide spectrum of professional activities in research and policy institutions, NGOs and private companies, or to follow a subsequent PhD programme. This is a one-year programme taught in English.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, research, research project, research proposal, working group, group assignment, portfolio, group discussion, poster presentation, individual assignment, project

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

a certified copy of your bachelor certificate and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)

Other requirements

1. cijferlijst a certified copy of your bachelor certificate and list of grades (with certified translation for languages other than English, Dutch, German or French)
2. minimum kennis (ISPAC: overige vereisten) evidence of interdisciplinary interest, such as transcripts showing interdisciplinary coursework, a CV showing relevant work experience, or documentation of relevant extra-curricular activities
3. taaltoets cijfer Non-native speakers or applicants who have their undergraduate degree in a language other than English must have one of the following language qualifications: *IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5 *TOEFL with a minimum score of 575 (paper-based), 232 (computer-based) and 90 (internet-based) *Cambridge Proficiency Certificate (grade A, B, C) *Cambridge Advanced Certificate (grade A, B, C+) *a grade in writing skills of at least 6,5 (ielts), 25 (toefl). Students with a Cambridge certificate need to hand in a proof of their partial results.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) a bachelor's degree from a relevant academic field (social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, or humanities)
5. schriftelijk verzoek A letter of motivation indicating why you have chosen the European Studies on Society, Science and Technology programme at Maastricht University and why you expect that you will be able to complete the programme successfully.