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Science Communication – (M.Sc.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | July 31 (EU); July 15 (Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,910 ≈ € 11,700 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin City University
The programme explores social issues in science and technology, and the communications and controversies surrounding them. It will ensure that you have a good grasp of the social significance of science and you are capable of reflecting critically on the place of science and technology in society.
This M.Sc. caters for students with diverse backgrounds in the natural sciences, the social sciences and humanities. By bringing these students together, the programme stimulates interaction, encouraging the different groups to reflect more fully on the contribution that the others make to the development of the total cultural fabric.
Although not primarily concerned with training in technical communications, the programme does include some practically oriented modules.
Aims and Objectives:
* To develop your understanding of the many different interactions between institutions of science and those of broader society.
* To deepen your ability to analyse critically the strategies applied to communicating science in diverse social contexts.
* To strengthen your capacity to participate in the public communication of complex information on science, environment, technology and medicine.
Contents
Full-time students attend lectures and coursework two to three days a week, depending on the options taken, for an academic year. Lectures and seminars take place in the late afternoon and evening to accommodate students who are working. The work placement (INTRA) and dissertation are completed in the summer period, May to September.
Part-time students attend for one to two days a week and they complete their dissertation in Year 2.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of this programme have found employment in science public relations and information services, science journalism, science broadcasting, science teaching, science demonstration and display, science publishing, web editing for science institutions and educational software authoring.
Independent research has been carried out by Brian Trench, founder and former chair of the MSc in Science Communication
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
The programme is suitable for recent graduates and for those with professional experience in science or communications.
To be eligible, candidates are required to have a second class or better honours degree. Consideration is also given to candidates who have lesser qualifications but significant and appropriate professional experience. Applicants are asked to submit an article on a science-related topic of 750 words, written for a general-interest publication. Selection is done on the basis of the formal application, the submitted article and the candidate's statement of motivation. Candidates may be called for interview which mainly serves the purpose of clarifying for the applicants and for the academic staff on the programme that the prospective students have a clear sense of what may lie ahead.
Assessment by Interview
Candidates should note that an interview is part of the selection process for this programme. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be available for interview. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be able to book their interview through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) website (Interview slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. It is not possible to accommodate other interview dates.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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You can contact Dr Padraig Murphy to ask a question about Science Communication at Dublin City University.
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