Graduate Certificate in Science Communication

Scientific issues are at the forefront of many of the current global challenges. This Graduate Certificate in Science Communication will provide you with both practical skills and sound theoretical understanding of how to communicate effectively and with influence in a range of disciplines and sectors, including policy and healt

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Canberra

Full-time - 6 months

$18,775
N/A

Structure

The Graduate Certificate of Science Communication requires the completion of 24 units

Subjects

  • POPH6115 Health Promotion and Protection
  • SCOM6003 Science in Popular Fiction
  • SCOM6006 Science and Humour
  • SCOM6007 Science Communication Project Design and Delivery
  • SCOM6012 Science Communication and the Web
  • SCOM6016 Science in the Media
  • SCOM6027 Science Politics
  • SCOM6029 Cross Cultural Perspectives in Science Communication
  • SCOM6031 Science, Risk and Ethics
  • SCOM6032 Making Modern Science
  • SCOM6501 Strategies in Science Communication
  • SCOM8014 Communicating Science with the Public
  • SCOM8019 Research Methods in Science Communication
  • SCOM8088 Engagement for Policy Impact

Entry requirements

  • Applicants must present one of the following:
  • A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
  • The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.