Our unique Masters program allows you to design your own science communication degree, tailoring your studies towards a range of science communication careers and broader scientific leadership roles. Students can specialise or diversify with science communication courses spanning media, popular culture, policy, health, online, politics, strategic communication, student-led initiatives, internships and research methods. You can also choose from two in-depth capstone experiences – Research Projects and Fieldwork Placements – to open career pathways into academia, research, industry and policy contexts, environmental communication, science centres, outreach and more. Students also have the option to take courses across ANU, and many courses are available online.

Learning from leading science communication researchers and practitioners, the program is ideal for:

• aspiring science communicators, current practitioners, and professionals working in science policy/public engagement
• leaders and managers in science wanting strategic communication skills
• researchers wanting to deepen their communication skills and knowledge
• scientists, teachers, journalists and media students/professionals wanting a new career trajectory and/or deeper science communication expertise
• those working globally in development-related fields with public/community engagement and communication elements (e.g. health, environment, and climate).

You’ll join a global group of over 600 alumni giving you networks to maximise your impact and opportunities. If you are looking for an introduction to the discipline or a shorter degree (which may be continued into this Masters), see the Graduate Certificate of Science Communication.

Find out more about science communication, the degree structure, the university experience, career opportunities and student stories on our website.

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