MSc Science Communication

Science Communication student

Key facts

Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health, and Faculty of Social Sciences
1 year full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 or equivalent in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, mathematics, engineering or other science-related subject.

English Language Requirements: Overall IELTS grade of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Dawn Green
E: sciencecommunication@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 4230

About the course

This course will help you develop your skills to communicate science effectively to a general audience. You'll be from a scientific background looking to hone your communication skills. We'll teach you about the latest topics in science and how to communicate these to the media and beyond.

A major part of your studies will be the development of a written portfolio of work in our newsroom where you'll learn to communicate through clear, compelling and concise storytelling. You’ll also work on a group project to plan, organise and deliver your very own science exhibition.

Core modules

Why Communicate Science?
Communicating Science
Topical Science
Develop Communication Skills
Communicating with the Media
Dissertation

For more information, see our course modules page.

Teaching

Research in Science and Journalism informs our teaching and you'll have access to our purpose built Science Communication Lab fitted with live TV streams and computers.

Lectures
Tutorials
Seminars
Group work
Masterclasses
Project work
Placements

Assessment

Coursework
Essays
Portfolio
Practical exercises
Dissertation

Your career

You'll gain a wide range of skills and experiences that will allow you to communicate science in a variety of different roles. Employers in science and technology, the medical and pharmaceutical industries, cultural industries, the science policy sector, education and the media will be interested in your qualification.

If you want to go into a research career in science, your masters will enable you to communicate your own research effectively. Or you could join one of the many science organisations or professional bodies as a press officer or policy maker.

About us

This course spans the Faculties of Science, Social Sciences and Medicine, Dentistry and Health giving you access to world-leading scientists and media practitioners in the field of science communication and journalism.

We have personal experiences of the delivery of science through many platforms including newspapers, periodicals, radio and television/film, websites and social networks as well as writing articles and books.

Learning experiences

Science Communication students will be based in purpose-built facilities in the main University campus. You'll carry out much of your practical work in this space and in the Department of Journalism where you'll have access to all the latest equipment
for print, web and broadcast journalism.

Our print facilities include networked computers with Adobe Indesign, Incopy and Photoshop. For broadcasting we have access to radio and TV studios, digital TV editing suites and DV and HD camcorders. We also have multimedia and web authoring software including Dreamweaver and Adobe Premiere.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form