University
University of OtagoThis course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Duration
0.5 years
Next start date
Expected Feb 2025
Campus
University of Otago
The need for effective and powerful science communication is greater than ever. Our course is very practical and applied, with a special focus on creative nonfiction science writing. Our students tend to be those whose passions and talents lie between the sciences and creative practice. One of the great things about Science Communication is that it is deeply interdisciplinary, weaving together engaging content from STEM areas to the social sciences to the arts and humanities.
Programme requirements
There are no subject prerequisites for course entry. If you who aspire to work in science communication, our course teaches core skills in: Putting science communication theory into creative practice Writing engaging science-based story content for a general audience Multimedia such as infographics, podcasts, and mobile filmmaking Pitching to media and literary agents, drafting professional proposals Running idea-based events and exhibitions Taught entirely by distance, our asynchronous course is tailored to suit busy, working professionals. The PGCertSciComm (3 papers) can be done part-time or full-time as an “at-your-own-pace” programme. To enable students to develop their skills and interests through real-world work experience, the course offers a popular internship paper with a range of professional partners.
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Sciences), on the advice of the Head of the Department of Science Communication.
Every applicant shall either
English language requirements
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