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Master of Science Communication

Masters (Coursework)

If you are creative, love science and want to work with people, Science Communication is for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

51580, 061841J

Study Mode

In person

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

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Admission Requirements

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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Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Our graduates work in communication and engagement roles for museums, zoos, government, universities, media, charities, research groups, resource management, and public health.

Career Pathways Our graduates work in communication and engagement roles for museums, zoos, government, universities, media, charities, research groups, resource management, and public health.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

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Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

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Course structure

Conversion

Students who have not completed prior tertiary studies in science communication including a minor in Science Communication, or equivalent, must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 24 points from this group, as advised by the School(s):

Core

Take all units (36 points):

Core

Take one unit to the value of 6 points from this group (6 points):

Option

For students in course by coursework and dissertation only, take all units (30points):

Option

For students in course by coursework only, take unit(s) to the value of 30 points.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

80.5%

Overall satisfaction

87%

Skill scale

74%

Teaching scale

53.6%

Employed full-time

$62.6k

Average salary

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