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MSc Communicating Science and Technology

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Course Overview

The MSc in Communicating Science and Technology offers you a solid grounding in the theory and practice of communicating science to a wide range of audiences and via a variety of media, old and new.

The course provides training in analysing public attitudes to science, practical skills in creating and communicating scientific content, and guidance in public engagement on contested subjects. Alongside these, it includes core content on equality and diversity in STEMM and innovation, the role of social identities and global dimensions in science communication, the function of the arts in communicating and interpreting science, and the critical importance of sustainability and social responsibility within science and technology communication.

Drawing on the multi-disciplinary expertise of the Institute for STEMM in Culture and Society (ISTEMMiCS) at the University of Birmingham, this programme bridges the gap between the arts and sciences. It is designed to equip students and professionals with a STEMM background with the skills to engage in science communication and enable people trained in the social sciences and humanities, or working in fields from media and the arts to public relations and policy, to apply their knowledge and insights to science and technology.

General Eligibility

We usually require an upper second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in any academic discipline due to the interdisciplinary nature of this course. Appropriate work experience will also be taken into consideration.

International/EU students

Academic requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries - use our handy guide below to see what qualifications we accept from your country.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.5 in any band is equivalent to:

    • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 22 in any band

    • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 in all four skills

    • Cambridge English (exams taken from 2015): Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 176 in any component

Programme Information
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Course Category

Social Work and Community

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Campus Name

Birmingham, England

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

Full-time, 1 year, Part-time, 2 years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

Home full-time: £10,170, International full-time: £21,150,

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