University
University of OtagoThis course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Master's Degree
Duration
2 years
Next start date
Expected July 2022
Campus
University of Otago
Dunedin is a UNESCO City of Literature, supports an International Science Festival, and is the wildlife capital of New Zealand, with colonies of seals, albatross and penguins in the city's boundaries. It is perhaps no accident, therefore, that it has also become a hub for natural history filmmaking. The outstanding natural environment and dynamic cultural environment provide an excellent setting for the University of Otago’s Centre for Science Communication, the home of story-telling and science.
Papers and Thesis
SCOM 402 The Craft of Storytelling
SCOM 403 Science and Creative Non-Fiction Writing
SCOM 409 Introduction to Science Communication
SCOM 413 Digital Production for Science Communication
SCOM 495 Thesis Preparation and Proposal
One other 400-level paper with approval from the Director of the Centre for Science Communication
Thesis: SCOM 5A (60 points) and SCOM 5B (60 points) (including a substantial creative writing project)
Note: SCOM 432, 433 and 434 may be substituted for SCOM 402, 403 and 404 for Distance students in each option.
Structure of the Programme
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