MSc Science Communication

The Science Communication MSc at the University of Sheffield is a postgraduate course designed for students seeking to work in stakeholders engagement in science, including public engagement, corporate social responsibility, science policy, and science education. It prepares students for a range of roles in sectors such as science communication, media, education, policy, research, and more. Course Content: Throughout this course, students learn how to critically evaluate the role of science in public discourse, how to effectively communicate scientific knowledge to different audiences, and how to organise and deliver science communication activities effectively. Key Modules: Key modules in the course include Science and its Publics, Communicating with the Media, Science Outreach and Public Engagement, and Risk, Science and Communication. Students also undertake a research project, focusing on a particular area of science communication they are interested in, under the guidance of the faculty. Future Careers: Graduates from this course move on to a wide range of fascinating careers in sectors such as TV, Radio, Science Centres, Museums, Academia, Policy and Research, Journalism, Marketing, and PR in scientific and medical fields. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.