Science, Media and Communication – (M.Sc.)

This degree is offered jointly with Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and Techniquest, a science discovery centre based in Cardiff.

The course is offered as a series of modules taught by staff based in the university and Techniquest, a science discovery centre based in Cardiff. All students take courses in Research Design, Science Technology and Society, Science in the Media, Visitor Studies and Reporting Science. Students also have the option of a highly participatory ‘Presenting Science’ module based in Techniquest. After successfully completing this taught element, students complete the programme with a 20,000 word dissertation.

Core Modules Include: Research Design; Science in the Risk Society; International News Production; Visitor Studies; Reporting Health and Science.

Optional Modules include: Presenting Science (subject to satisfactory audition); one other module from the School of Social Sciences or School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

Special Features
* Innovative, interdisciplinary degree based on collaboration between internationally respected academics and a leading science discovery centre.


* Strong links to a wide range of media and science organisations including the national museum of Wales, Wales Gene Park, local and national media, science communication centres, and policy makers in regional, national and European institutions.


* Offers excellent opportunities to develop expertise in an area of increasing importance for policy, industry and scientific communities.