Overview

The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. This expansion 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

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

Additionally, many students on the Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh are in full-time employment and their roles have developed to involve science communication and public engagement. They have found the programme extremely useful and in some cases has led to promotion within the organisation.

Accreditation

Their courses are accredited by:

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
The European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE)
The Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
The last evaluation was in 2015.

In 2014/15, 93% of our students who sat the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) achieved a pass. A total of 56 of the 60 candidates.The degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVM&S) is the equivalent of the North American Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and has the same standing worldwide.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Science, Policy and Practice

Dialogue for Science Communication and Public Engagement

Science and the Media

Creative Arts in Science Engagement

Museums Exhibitions, Interpretation and Informal Learning

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

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

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

PgDip - 120 credits

PgCert - 60 credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Communication Studies Public Policy View 19 other Masters in Communication Studies 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.

It may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact us to check before you apply. You may be admitted to certificate level only in the first instance.

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Tuition Fee

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International

6370 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6370 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6370 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6370 GBP per year during 36 months.

Funding

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