科学传播和公众对科学的参与领域目前正在空前发展。这是由于迫切需要证明公共资助研究的影响，需要对研究进行评估，政府对审查的要求不断提高以及对更强有力的政策依据的渴望。科学研究与各种公共团体之间的接口正在涌现出许多职业机会。您将体验到各种科学交流和公众参与问题以及方法论。在此过程中，您将通过反思性练习来培养批判性思维能力和自我评估能力。从一门课程中学到的知识可以转移到其他课程，从而确保整个课程之间的相互联系。
The programme covers communication of all science, engineering, maths and technology.<br>The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. The growth is driven by many situations present in modern society including:<br><br>the need for effective public health and climate change communication and engagement<br>a greater need to demonstrate and share the impact of publicly funded research<br>the need for research to be valued and a desire for a stronger evidence base for policy decisions.<br>Many career opportunities are emerging at the interface between research/researchers and various stakeholder groups, and ever more creative methods and practices for engagement are being explored and utilised. The MSc programme covers communication of and engagement with all sciences, engineering, maths and technology together with non-science disciplines.<br><br>You will experience a variety of science communication and public engagement approaches and contexts. In the process, you will develop critical thinking skills and reflective practice.<br><br>The learning gained from one course is transferable to other courses, thus ensuring interconnection across the programme.<br><br>Please note this MSc is NOT a programme in communication science and does not specialise in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication.<br>This MSc is a one-year programme, divided into three semesters. The final semester consists of a choice of research or practice-based project.<br><br>Teaching methods contain a blend of seminars with individual and small-group activities, together with practice-based sessions. Teaching styles will be designed to model the practices in science communication and public engagement.<br><br>Career opportunities<br>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.<br><br>These roles can be found in, for example, higher education institutions, museums, science centres, learned societies and consultancies for democratic decision-making.<br><br>Examples of specific roles include:<br><br>engagement managers<br>information and education officers<br>policy and knowledge brokers