Graduate
Master of Science Communication
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The Master of Science Communication is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Systems and Society, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Coursework includes 6 units from completion of the following compulsory course. Graduates are expected to demonstrate mastery of the theoretical knowledge underpinning science communication practice. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.
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Course structure
56 terms of coursework
- The Master of Science Communication requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
- A minimum of 24 units must come from the completion of 8000 level courses
- A minimum of 48 units must come from the completion of 6000- 8000 level courses from the subject area SCOM- Science Communication
- The 96 units of courses must consist of:
- 6 units from completion of the following compulsory course:
- SCOM8014
- Communicating Science with the Public
- And either (or both) of the following two capstone courses:
- A minimum of 18 units from completion of the following research course:
- SCOM8000
- Master of Science Communication Research Project (which can be taken as a variable unit course multiple times over consecutive semesters)
- Or
- A minimum of 18 units from completion of the following work integrated learning placement course:
- SCOM8004
- Science Communication Fieldwork Placement (which must be taken over two consecutive semesters in a calendar year
- 12 units in Semester 1, and 6 or 12 units in Semester 2)
- And
- A minimum of 24 units from the completion of further 6000- and 8000-level courses not previously taken from the subject area SCOM Science Communication
- POPH6115
- Health Promotion Principles and Practice
- SCOM6001
- Fundamentals of Science Communication and Engagement
- SCOM6003
- Science in Film and Fiction
- SCOM6004
- Science Communication Internship
- SCOM6005
- Special Topics in Science Communication
- SCOM6006
- Science, Humour and Popular Culture
- SCOM6007
- From Creativity to Impact: Science Communication Project Design
- SCOM6012
- Communicating Science Online
- SCOM6015
- Public Speaking About Science
- SCOM6016
- Science, Journalism and Society
- SCOM6027
- Science Politics
- SCOM6029
- Science Communication and Planetary Crises
- SCOM6031
- Science, Risk, and Misinformation
- SCOM6032
- Making Modern Science
- SCOM6501
- Science Communication Strategy and Leadership
- SCOM6088
- Science in Government
- SCOM8000
- Master of Science Communication Research Project (18-24 units)
- SCOM8004
- Science Communication Fieldwork Placement (18-24 units)
- SCOM8019
- Research Methods for Science Communication
- A maximum of 24 units from completion of further 6000, 7000 or 8000 level courses offered by ANU
Admissions
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0 with at least 8 courses in a cognate area OR with at least 10 years' work experience in a related field The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. Ranking and English Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met. Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
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