Overview

Through the Science Communication and Public Engagement MSc programme from The University of Edinburgh you will experience a variety of science communication and public engagement approaches and contexts. In the process, you will develop critical thinking skills and reflective practice.

The learning gained from one course is transferable to other courses, thus ensuring interconnection across the programme.

The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. The growth is driven by many situations present in modern society including:

the need for effective public health and climate change communication and engagement
a greater need to demonstrate and share the impact of publicly funded research
the need for research to be valued and a desire for a stronger evidence base for policy decisions.

Many career opportunities are emerging at the interface between research/researchers and various stakeholder groups, and ever more creative methods and practices for engagement are being explored and utilised. The MSc programme covers communication of and engagement with all sciences, engineering, maths and technology together with non-science disciplines.

Career opportunities:

There has been a significant rise in opportunities available for individuals with the specialist knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to pursue roles at the interface between research and publics.

These roles can be found in, for example, higher education institutions, museums, science centres, learned societies and consultancies for democratic decision-making.

Examples of specific roles include:

engagement managers
information and education officers
policy and knowledge brokers

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Principles and Practice in Science Communication and Public Engagement

Science, Society and the Media

The Role of Social Media in Science Communication and Public Engagement

Placement course

Dialogue for Science Communication and Public Engagement
Science Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-22 00:00:00

More details

Round 1 - Deadline: 13 December

Round 2 - Deadline: 21 February

Round 3 - Deadline: 18 April

Round 4 - Deadline: 20 June

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Policy View 223 other Masters in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a science-related subject.
We will also consider your application if you have a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in another discipline.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

13000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13000 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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