Science Communication
Postgraduate
In London
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Postgraduate
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Location
London
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Different dates available
This course prepares students for a wide range of professional science communication careers in print, broadcast and new media journalism, science policy, public relations, and exhibition and design work. Through both academic and practical courses we encourage you to develop your creative and imaginative abilities, and to produce ideas and undertake work that will communicate science, technology and medicine in fresh and more effective ways.
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About this course
This course prepares students for a wide range of professional science communication careers in print, broadcast and new media journalism, science policy, public relations, and exhibition and design work. Through both academic and practical courses we encourage you to develop your creative and imaginative abilities, and to produce ideas and undertake work that will communicate science, technology and medicine in fresh and more effective ways. The course develops skills in technical practice in several communication areas through a programme of practical options.
All applicants must apply online. You can usually apply for up to two courses, although your second choice will only be considered if your first-choice application is unsuccessful. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include transcripts and degree...
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Subjects
- IT
- Communication Training
- Media
- Options
- Radio
- Design
Course programme
Practical modules benefit from our TV and radio facilities, and we are fortunate to be close to the Science Museum and the Natural History Museum, which provide excellent material for museum studies work.
Due to our central London location, we have unrivalled access to many media and science organisations as well as a multitude of cultural events and workshops. This makes it easy for you to build a network of contacts.
You can also attend talks and seminars on a wide range of scientific and technical topics in the various academic departments at Imperial, and benefit from direct access to a large number of leading science and engineering research teams and individuals on campus.
The majority of the teaching is by Science Communication group staff but we also benefit from the expertise of industry professionals for some sessions.
Modules Core modules- Science and its social contexts
- Media representation of science
- Core practical
- Creative group project
In term two, you can choose from three academic options:
- Documentary film
- Ethics
- International science policy
- Narrative
- Science and display
- Science communication for development
- Sound, sign, meaning in radio
In term three, you can choose from practical options which include:
- Exhibitions
- Website design
- Radio
- Television
Please note: the programme is substantially the same from year to year but exact modules may vary.
DissertationIn term three, you will undertake a substantial piece of academic research which engages critically with the relevant scholarly literature and which involves some element of investigative work.
The research is written up as a 10,000-word dissertation.
Work placementA four- to six-week attachment or internship with a science communication organisation will enable you to gain experience of the real world of science communication, and to put into practice and develop skills and knowledge gained on the course.
You will benefit from the supervision and guidance of professional science communicators and will be able to widen your range of contacts both in the media industry and in the world of science.
Science Communication