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PhD of History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Joint doctorate studying science and technology from historical and social-scientific perspectives.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in History
- Anthropology
- And Science
- Technology
- And Society. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- History
- Anthropology
- And Science
- Technology
- And Society Specialist
- History
- Anthropology
- And Science
- Technology
- And Society Research Assistant
- Related Entry-Level Professional
Curriculum
- At least ten subjects
- Usually within two years
- Including three first-year seminars (21A.859
- 21H.991
- STS.260) and STS.840
- Then general exams
- Normally by year three
- And a dissertation. An optional SM with a thesis is available on the way.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
- Cambridge 185
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences |
| Department | HASTS |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135, Cambridge 185.