澳大利亞國立大學

Improve the population’s awareness and appreciation of science through the ANU Master of Science Communication.

In this contemporary degree, you’ll join Australia's founding and leading science communication institution, and be taught by some of world’s leading science communicators.

Combining theoretical and practical aspects of science communication, you’ll delve into topics including science in the media, science and public policy, ethics of science and cross-cultural science communication.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide. The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

The program is ideal for people interested in becoming professional science communicators in government, industry and the media, or in gaining skills in communicating their own science.

Many graduates have found careers as communications officers for scientific organizations such as CSIRO, science-oriented government departments, university departments and businesses.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the skills and knowledge to

Demonstrate mastery of the theoretical knowledge underpinning science communication practice

Identify, apply and evaluate science communication strategies for diverse audiences, using a range of means, media, and technologies.

Appraise and reflect upon the interaction of interests, contexts and people shaping science, including the social and ethical responsibilities of science and society in the modern world

Develop appropriate qualitative and quantitative research tools and strategies to investigate, justify and interpret science communication theories, methods and conclusions

Students who have completed 48 units and wish to exit the program have the option of transferring to graduate from a Graduate Diploma of Science. Students who have completed 24 units and wish to exit the program have the option of transferring to graduate from a Graduate Certificate of Science.