New and enhanced skills

• public speaking, presentation and media skills
• experience in exhibition design and communication research
• team work strategies
• expertise in presenting science and technology to students from kindergarten to year 12, and in culturally diverse and geographically isolated communities
• public relations and promotional skills
• see examples of past students' work.

An ANU Questacon Scholarship

If you’re an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you’ll be provided a scholarship that is paid fortnightly throughout the duration of the program, as well as an additional allowance while on tour. See Scholarship and fees for more information.

New places to see with the Shell Questacon Science Circus

The Shell Questacon Science Circus is an outreach program of Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre. Each year, students staff the Science Circus as it tours to regional areas of Australia for about 14 weeks of the 40 week program. Involvement with the Science Circus' hands-on public exhibition and science show performances provides a large part of the practical training in science communication.

A distinctive academic program

The Graduate Diploma in Science Communication is an internationally prestigious program unlike any other academic program. Students encounter many varied challenges throughout the year. An informal atmosphere is maintained and it is important that students remain flexible and highly committed. Coursework sessions are run both at Questacon and The Australian National University and leading scientists and science communicators often give guest lectures and deliver special presentations. Throughout the program students work a varied schedule, with some periods of intense interaction with other students. The program gives students the opportunity to sample a diversity of careers at the interface of science and the community.