Graduate
Master of Science Communication
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
Science Communication provides you with experience in new media, written, oral and visual presentations, science performance and working with industry experts. It teaches you to communicate effectively with audiences ranging from children to scientists. Learn the principles of effective science communication, develop practical skills necessary for effective science communication, and design strategies that address communication needs of groups such as government organisations, informal museums, science centres and research centres. You will gain an understanding of the theory underlying the discipline and be able to apply their knowledge to a research project. The course structure and units are available at UWA handbook.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Conversion: SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication in Science, SCOM2205 Science Presentations, SCOM2208 Science Writing, SCOM3319 Exhibitions and Interpretation Core: SCIE5304 Science Practicum, SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship Core: COMM5701 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era, POLS5501 The Politics of Public Policy, SCIE5004 Professional Skills in Science, SCOM4402 Synthesising Research Literature: Reviewing, Analysing, and Reporting, SCOM5309 Citizen Science, SCOM5311 Science and Society Option: SCOM5810 Science Communication Dissertation Part 1, SCOM5811 Science Communication Dissertation Part 2, SCOM5812 Science Communication Dissertation Part 3, SCOM5813 Science Communication Dissertation Part 4, SOCS4100 Social Sciences Research Skills Option: COMM5605 Issues in Global Journalism and Strategic Communication, COMM5702 Digital Media: Theory and Practice, COMM5704 Global Media and Cross-cultural Communication, COMM5705 Representation and Promotion, EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology, EDUC5636 Assessment, Data and Learning, EDUC5658 Globalising Education Policy, GEND4103 Practising Interdisciplinary Scholarship, POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development, PUBH5749 Foundations of Public Health, PUBH5754 Health Promotion I, PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health, SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
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