Science Communication MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

25 Jun, 2027Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Today, with the rise of populism and concerns that we might be living in the dawn of a post-truth era, the relationship between expertise, knowledge and the public has been brought into question; science and technology are shaping our lives in profound ways, bringing a quality of life to some that previous generations could not have dreamed of, while leaving others untouched or feeling left behind. At the same time, science and technology is a significant and growing part of the world’s economy, offering well paid and interesting jobs as well as promising relief from some of the biggest challenges facing us as a planet.  

This MSc in Science Communication sets out to train people to understand and help resolve some of these issues, recognising that good communication underpins many of the issues ahead, but that providing information alone will be insufficient to address tensions that arise between science and society. We recognise that even in the most traditional science and tech PR or journalism roles, pumping out good news about science alone will not build the relationships, audiences or credibility that companies, broadcasters or indeed society want. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Master's

Study Mode

On Campus

Today, with the rise of populism and concerns that we might be living in the dawn of a post-truth era, the relationship between expertise, knowledge and the public has been brought into question; science and technology are shaping our lives in profound ways, bringing a quality of life to some that previous generations could not have dreamed of, while leaving others untouched or feeling left behind. At the same time, science and technology is a significant and growing part of the world’s economy, offering well paid and interesting jobs as well as promising relief from some of the biggest challenges facing us as a planet.  

This MSc in Science Communication sets out to train people to understand and help resolve some of these issues, recognising that good communication underpins many of the issues ahead, but that providing information alone will be insufficient to address tensions that arise between science and society. We recognise that even in the most traditional science and tech PR or journalism roles, pumping out good news about science alone will not build the relationships, audiences or credibility that companies, broadcasters or indeed society want. 

Admission Requirements

191+
5.5+
7.5+
80+
A minimum of an upper second-class (2.1) Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. There is no specific disciplinary entry requirement for this programme. Applicants with degrees from natural sciences, human sciences, social sciences, or arts and humanities are welcome to apply.

25 Jun 2027
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
16,800 GBP
International
36,800 GBP

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