Philosophy: Science and the Natural World MA

Overview

• You’ll engage with cutting-edge research on topics such as the role of experiments in the creation of scientific knowledge and the ethical and social implications of Big Data and Open Science
• Learn from a diverse and dynamic team of academics with expertise from across the fields of Sociology, Anthropology and Philosophy and benefit from our lively and collaborative research culture
• We will train you in a range of philosophical research methods preparing you to carry out your own independent research within philosophy of science and related fields
• Our wide range of optional modules give you the freedom to explore fields such as science and technology studies, philosophy of mind and cognition, data science, and contemporary ethics
• Gain key transferable skills in research, communication, self-management and group working which will be valued by employers within a range of professions as well as providing essential training for PhD study

Course content

We’ll encourage you to explore the ways in which scientific knowledge is produced, from the collection and description of species in natural history to the use of models, computation, digital publishing and data-sharing in contemporary biotechnology. You’ll develop the skills needed to critically assess the relevance of material, social and economic conditions for the production and future of biomedical knowledge.