Overview
Key Features
The Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication - Science in Society at University of Otago caters for a range of students – those with no prior experience in science communication who want an introduction to the discipline as well as those who are already professional science communicators and have a desire to fill a skills gap or increase their understanding of the science of science communication.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Science Communication Internship
- Science Exhibitions and Interpretation
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Science Communication
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Communication Sciences Natural Sciences View 6 other Masters in Natural Sciences in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 95
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entrance requirements for postgraduate study vary by programme with most requiring a minimum bachelor-level qualification in the same field, and some having additional requirements such as relevant work experience and/or professional registration in New Zealand.
- A postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma can usually be taken at any time after the completion of your bachelor's degree.
- If you hold an honours degree or postgraduate diploma you may be able to eligible for master’s study by thesis only. In some cases if you hold a bachelor’s degree you may apply for a coursework master’s degree or for master’s study by coursework and thesis.
Tuition Fee
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International
10063 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10063 USD per year and a duration of 6 months. -
National
5707 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 5707 USD per year and a duration of 6 months.
- National: 9,398 NZD
- International: 16,871 NZD
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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