Master of Science Communication

About

Improve the population’s awareness and appreciation of science through the ANU Master of Science Communication. In this contemporary degree, you’ll join Australia's founding and leading science communication institution, and be taught by some of world’s leading science communicators. Combining theoretical and practical aspects of science communication, you’ll delve into topics including science in the media, science and public policy, ethics of science and cross-cultural science communication.

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Admission criteria

One of the following:

• bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0, with at least 8 courses in a cognate area
• at least 10 years of work experience in a related field (email scicomm.gradprog@anu.edu.au for additional advice)
• compliance with the Australian National University's English language requirements for admission policy.

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program.

Cognate disciplines

Mathematical sciences, physics and astronomy, chemical sciences, earth sciences, biological sciences, environmental studies, other natural and physical sciences, information technology, engineering and related technologies, health, education, communication and media.

GPA calculation

ANU uses a 7-point grade point average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications that are eligible to be considered.

Course credit or exemption

For students receiving 48 units of credit towards this program, it is possible that the balance of the degree can be taken via online and intensive modes of study. For more information, email scicomm.gradprog@anu.edu.au.

For information about course credit for previous studies, see the program entry or read about course credit or exemption on the ANU website.

Fees and charges

^ Indicative total only. Actual total will depend on subject selection, rate of program completion and annual review of fee levels. Check the latest fee information.

Australian Government financial assistance

Australian National University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the ANU website.

Visit the ANU College of Science website.
Call (02) 6125 2809.
Email the College.