Overview

Training and support

PhD students will usually follow our MSc by Research in STS for their first year.

This comprises specialist courses, as well as training in research methods. By the end of this year, you will have completed a full research proposal.

You will join the lively research community and participate in regular seminars and workshops, and, if a PhD student, an annual PhD student day and a retreat.

Frequent seminars and lectures by visiting scholars provide opportunities for contacts beyond the University.

Facilities of the Science and Technology Studies at The University of Edinburgh

Research library and archive facilities in Edinburgh are outstanding.

All research students are members of the Graduate School of Social & Political Science, with full access to the Graduate School’s facilities in the Chrystal Macmillan Building.

Other library and archive facilities include the:

University’s Main Library
National Library of Scotland
Scottish Records Office

Programme Structure

Particular strengths in research include:

the history and philosophy of science
the social shaping of technology
the history of medicine
the politics of controversies and public engagement with science and technology
science, technology and gender
the sociology of financial markets and emissions trading schemes
innovation in biotechnology and the life sciences
the development and use of information and communication technologies
innovation for sustainability

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-09 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 20 other PhDs in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

26300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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