Overview

The Science Communication, Public Engagement and Informal Learning MScR from The University of Edinburgh you will gain a critical understanding of contemporary science communication practices, global challenges and areas for research. You will complete formal, academic courses in research skills for science communication and complete a four-month dissertation which will enable you to conduct research in a science communication topic of your choice.

Career opportunities:

The programme has been designed primarily for those students who wish to pursue a PhD following graduation with an MSc. However, 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 academic knowledge 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 include:

Science, Society and the Media
Global Challenges and Science Communication/Engagement Practices
Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research Skills for Science Communication, Public Engagement and Informal Learning
Qualitative Research Skills for Science Communication, Public Engagement and Informal Learning
Science communication/public engagement/informal learning dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 165 other Masters in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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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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