Overview

Seize the unique opportunity to study undergraduate courses in science communication as electives or as part of a Major or Minor in Science Communication.

Our courses mix practical science communication skills with science communication theory and research skills. They provide training in:

• understanding the public, governments, journalists, lobby groups, and other science communication partners
• delivering high quality written work and presentations about science, for diverse mediums
• analysing the ways science and technology issues are communicated in the public and policy arenas
• conducting science communication research
• producing professional science communication materials, including:
  • science conferences
  • risk communication strategies
  • blog posts and social media communication
  • innovative approaches to science teaching
  • effective opinion pieces
  • engaging news articles.

Our courses allow you to learn more about human nature and the philosophy of science, placing science in the context of the everyday lives of people. They give you the opportunity to do original research into how science has been or should be communicated, and the chance to publicly communicate the science you are passionate about.