Master of Science Communication
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
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 organizations, 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.
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science
- SCOM2205 Science Presentations
- SCOM2208 Science Writing
- SCOM3319 Exhibitions and Interpretation
- COMM5704 Global Media and Cross-cultural Communication
- 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
- SCIE5304 Science Practicum
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
- 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
- APHB5510 Advanced Aesthetic Crossovers of Art and Science
- APHB5511 Advanced Art and Life Manipulation
- APHB5518 Biological Art Integration Studies II
- APHB5519 Biological Art Integration Studies I
- COMM5605 Issues in Contemporary Global Journalism
- COMM5701 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era
- COMM5702 Digital Media: Theory and Practice
- COMM5705 Representation and Promotion
- EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology
- EDUC5636 Assessment, Data and Learning
- EDUC5658 Globalising Education Policy
- POLS5010 NGOs, Governance and Development
- PUBH5749 Foundations of Public Health
- PUBH5754 Health Promotion I
- PUBH5805 Qualitative Research Methods in Health
- SCOM4402 Synthesising Research Literature: Reviewing, Analysing, and Reporting
Standard entry requirements
- A Bachelors degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $51,200 International: $91,000 | No |
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