MSc Science Communication

at University of the West of England

Modules
 

• Science and Society
• Science, the Public and Media
• Science Communication Project
• Science on Air and on Screen
• Science in Public Spaces

• An honours degree (at least 2:2) awarded by a UK institute of higher education, or equivalent. 
• As science communication is a field that requires cross disciplinary knowledge, skills, and/ or experience, we accept students with a range of backgrounds across the sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences. For example, previous students have come from disciplines including natural and applied sciences, psychology, journalism, medicine, media studies, arts, mathematics, education, and engineering. We encourage you to contact the Programme Leader (Dr Amanda Webber) if you would like clarification on whether you meet the entry requirements.
• If you do not meet the above entry requirements but have at least 12 months relevant professional experience and/or equivalent qualifications, we will consider your application on an individual basis.

International Students
£16500 / year

Science communication skills are in high demand in a wide range of sectors and industries, such as journalism, public relations, science centres and museums, science education, professional consultancy and Research Council/learned institutions.
 

Throughout the course, we'll encourage you to develop the professional skills to help you secure employment or research positions. Successful employment for our graduates is essential to this course's success.