Overview

Led by a multi-disciplinary faculty, the History and Sociology of Technology and Science program at Georgia Institute of Technology encourages students to develop exceptional scholarship on important issues regarding the place of science and technology in modern human affairs.

The program offers a genuinely integrative education, melding specialized study pertaining to science and technology with traditional disciplinary training. Students choose to concentrate in one of two disciplinary two: technology, science, and modern history, or sociology of science and technology.

Careers

Upon receiving the degree, they pursue diverse career pathways. Many graduates have made careers as college faculty in history, sociology, or an area of science and technology studies. Others exploit their unique cross-disciplinary knowledge and analytical abilities outside the academy in think tanks, public agencies, and private business.

Programme Structure

Areas of study in this program include:

history of technology and/or science
modern history (Asia, Europe, or the United States)
sociology of science and/or technology
social theory and social structure

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

History Sociology General Engineering & Technology View 154 other PhDs in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
College Transcripts
Three (3) letters of recommendation
A biographical statement
Writing Sample

For application to the graduate programs in HSOC, your statement should be an intellectual biography and should include your reasons for applying to the Ph.D. program, your interest in the history and/or sociology of technology and science, and your plans subsequent to receiving the degree.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5738 USD / year

≈ 5738 USD / year
Out-of-State

5580 USD / year

≈ 5580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2575 USD / year

≈ 2575 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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