Last Updated on December 14, 2022
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The Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning) programme offered by The University of Edinburgh attracts students from across the globe, from a range of academic and professional backgrounds and provides a formal qualification for those working in science communication and public engagement or a conversion route for those interested in moving into this field.Visit the official programme website for more informationThe University of EdinburghEdinburgh , Scotland , United Kingdom20th (QS)World ranking4.2(194)Read 162 reviewsFeatured byThe University of Edinburgh
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2021
- Apply before Aug 2021
Language
EnglishIELTS7Start practicing IELTS today!TOEFL®IBT100
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Public HealthHuman MedicineHealth SciencesView 217 other Masters in Human Medicine in United Kingdom
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Online Masters
A Distance-learning master’s options provide many opportunities for career advancement. Fully online self-paced study offers employed students the time flexibility needed to balance work and studies. By using the latest advancements in communication technology, online masters open the way to new business opportunities by building networks of students with common goals. Remote studies offer lower tuition fees, while preserving content quality and teacher involvement as on campus master’s programmes.Find online Master courses now
Distance Learning
Distance or online learning is a mode of study that allows students to study most or all of a course without attending at a campus-based institution. Distance can refer to both material and interaction. Distance learning provides access to learning when the source of information and the learners are separated by time and distance, or both.
During this type of education students communicate with the faculty and other students via e-mail, electronic forums, videoconferencing, chat rooms, bulletin boards, instant messaging and other forms of computer-based interaction.
The programmes often include a online training system and tools to produce a virtual classroom. The tuition fees for distance learning vary from institution to programme to country. It is certain that the student saves expenses related to accommodation and transportation, because you can maintain your current living expenses. Distance learning is also a great solution for people that already have a job, and still want or need further education.Find online study programmes nowThis page shows a selection of the available Online Courses Programmes in United Kingdom. If you’re interested in studying a Communication Sciences degree in United Kingdom you can view all 22 Online Courses Programmes. You can also read more about Communication Sciences degrees in general, or about studying in United Kingdom. Many universities and colleges in United Kingdom offer English-taught Online Courses degrees. Before starting a programme, you need to have a basic knowledge of the English language.Communication SciencesUnited KingdomView all Online Courses
An MSc, or Master of Science, is an academic distinction bestowed upon those who effectively complete a predetermined set of coursework in what is often a science-based discipline. The MSc often enhances career opportunities as well as earning potential.
Communication classes help students build a wide array of highly valuable skills that open up a variety of career opportunities in the years to come. These skills are highly sought after across several industries, meaning students may have an unparalleled freedom when it comes to choosing a job.
Distance learning MSc in Communication
General
Locations
The University of Edinburgh – College of Medicine & Veterinary MedicineAll LocationsEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration1 – 3 years
Earliest Start Date13 Sep 2021
Application Deadline27 Aug 2021
LanguagesEnglish
Study TypeOnline
PacePart-time
Tuition Fees*GBP 17,200*MSc: £17,200 / PgCert: £5,735 / PgDip: £11,470
Introduction
The University of Edinburgh is currently ranked as 16th in the World in the QS World University Rankings 2022.
Programme description
The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. This is being driven by a greater need to demonstrate the impact of publicly funded research, the need for science to be valued, increased government scrutiny and a desire for a stronger evidence base for policy decisions. Many career opportunities are emerging at the interface between science and various stakeholder groups and ever more creative methodologies for science engagement are being explored.
Our part-time online distance learning programme provides an opportunity to gain a formal qualification in science communication without having to leave your job or move to a different location. You may elect to begin with the Post-Graduate Certificate in the first instance and then decide to study for a Diploma and/or a Master’s degree. You will engage with other students from around the world, from a variety of different academic and professional backgrounds and you will enjoy a rich learning experience while studying on the programme.
You will experience a variety of science communication and public engagement methodologies and issues. In the process, you will develop critical thinking and self-evaluation skills through reflective practice. Your learning in individual courses is transferable, ensuring interconnection across the programme, thus providing opportunities for deeper learning and for the application of key principles in different contexts.
The programme attracts students from across the globe, from a range of academic and professional backgrounds and provides a formal qualification for those working in science communication and public engagement or a conversion route for those interested in moving into this field.
Online learning
Our online learning technology is fully interactive, award-winning and enables you to communicate with our highly qualified teaching staff from the comfort of your own home or workplace.
Our online students not only have access to Edinburgh’s excellent resources but also become part of a supportive online community, bringing together students and tutors from around the world.
Programme structure
The programme can be studied to PG Certificate, PG Diploma or Masters level – if you are interested, in a formal qualification in science communication then sign up for our Post Graduate Certificate. You can then opt to continue to the DiplomaMaster’se Masters degree.
Year 1 (Certificate)
Courses currently on offer include:
- Introduction to Science Communication and Public Engagement
- Science and Society A
- Science and Society B
- Principles and Practice in Public Engagement with Science
- Science Education
- The Role of Social Media in Science Communication
Year 2 (Diploma)
Courses currently on offer include:
- Dialogue for Science Communication and Public Engagement
- Science, Policy, and Practice
- Science and the Media
- Effective Exhibit and Programme Development
- Creative Arts in Science Engagement
- Principles and Practice in Public Engagement with Science
Year 3 (Masters)
Dissertation project.
Career opportunities
To address the need for effective science communication and public engagement with science, there has been a significant rise in opportunities available for professionals with the specialist knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary to pursue roles at the interface between scientific research and public.
These roles can be found in, for example, Higher Education Institutions, Research Centres, Museums, Science Centres, Learned Societies and consultancies for democratic decision-making. Examples of specific roles are engagement managers, information and education officers, policy and knowledge brokers, in addition to the traditional science communicator role.
Entry requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent.
We may also consider your application if you have relevant work experience; please contact us to check before you apply. You may be admitted to the certificate level only in the first instance.
English language requirements
All applicants must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of their English language ability:
- an undergraduate or masters degree, that was taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration
- IELTS Academic: total 7.0 (at least 6.5 in each module)
- TOEFL-iBT: total 100 (at least 23 in each module)
- PTE(A): total 67 (at least 61 in each of the “Communicative Skills” sections; the “Enabling Skills” sections are not considered)
- CAE and CPE: total 185 (at least 176 in each module)
- Trinity ISE: ISE III with a pass in all four components
Degrees taught and assessed in English must be no more than three years old at the beginning of your degree programme. Language tests must be no more than two years old at the beginning of your degree programme.Last updated Jun 2021
