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Overview
Science Communication from University of California, Santa Cruz is focusing entirely on practical training through rigorous coursework and diverse internships. It's the only graduate science writing program in the U.S. that requires a degree in science and experience in research.
Careers
Our alumni, more than 350 strong, work as reporters and editors at the nation's top science magazines, online news services, research agencies, universities, and medical centers. About half of our graduates freelance, mainly to live where they wish and to cover the science that captivates them.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Reporting science news; writing and editing workshop.
- Visual journalism and multimedia instruction
- Photography,
- Social media and video fundamentals.
- Science feature writing;
- Multimedia reporting and storytelling.
- Investigative and policy reporting; profiles.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 83
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Film, Photography & Media Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Communication View 347 other Masters in Film, Photography & Media in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 83
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts
- Résumé
- A Statement of Purpose is required:
- A Personal History Statement is also required:
- Degree in science or engineering (i.e. bachelor's, master's, postbacc, PhD)
- Academic research or professional experience in your field (six months minimum)
- Three to five strong letters of recommendation
- English Proficiency
- GPA 3.0
Tuition Fee
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International
15102 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15102 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
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In-State
14178 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14178 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Santa Cruz
1710 - 2560 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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