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.
Programme 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
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July commencement may be possible, although the duration of the qualification may be longer.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Natural Sciences View 18 other Masters in Natural Sciences in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
12634 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12634 USD per year during 6 months. -
National
5707 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5707 USD per year during 6 months.
- National: $9,501.00
- International: $17,377
Living costs for Dunedin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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