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Science, Communication and Society – (M.A.)
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
The MSc has been developed by the School of Biosciences, a leading school in teaching, research and science communication, and the School of History, which has a dedicated research centre in the History of the Sciences. It integrates current theory and practice in communicating science with insights from historical and ethical perspectives. Two core modules have a case study-driven approach to science communication, learning from key scientific moments in history and from science communicators who work in a variety of different professions (media, politics, education, journalism).
Two optional modules allow you to specialise in a particular area of science communication, based on your interests and experience, focusing on either practical/scientific or humanities-based approaches to the study of science communication. A final project allows you to specialise in either practical science communication, or to do in-depth research on a historical or contemporary episode in science. In some cases these projects may be undertaken in conjunction with external partners, such as Research Councils or the Institute of Cancer Research.
You can opt to take only the core modules, resulting in a postgraduate certificate, or to take the core plus two optional modules, leading to a postgraduate diploma.
Contents
Programme structure
Compulsory modules
* History of Science Communication (30 credits)
* Science@work: Professional Science Communication (30 credits)
* Project (60 credits)
Optional modules (choose two; 30 credits each)
* Science Communication in Practice
* Science, Ethics and Controversy
* Visualising Science
* Geiger Counter at Ground Zero: Explorations of Nuclear America.
* Deformed, Deranged and Deviant: Doctors and Difference 1850-2000
* Science in Translation: Western Science in the Non-Western World
Assessment
Continuous assessment throughout the year is diverse, innovative and context-driven, from short pieces of writing to longer essays, and from mediapresentations to mock professional reports and grant applications. The aim of each assessment is not only to monitor understanding, but also to integrate information across modules and give you practical experience in a range of transferable skills.
Both History and Biosciences were rated highly for teaching and assessment in the 2010 National Student Survey, with Biosciences ranked 1st overall in the country.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Minimum 2.2 degree in a relevant subject
English language requirements
IELTS
* 6.5 incl
* 6.0 reading
* 6.0 writing
* 5.5 listening
* 5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
* 90 incl
* 22 reading
* 21 writing
* 21 listening
* 23 speaking
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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