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The University of Edinburgh: Science Communication and Public Engagement (Online Learning)

Institution The University of Edinburgh View institution profile
Department School of Biomedical Sciences
Web https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying
Study type Taught

Summary

This programme covers communication of science, engineering, maths and technology. This innovative online programme is designed to equip you with the comprehensive skills necessary to excel in this rapidly growing field. You will gain a formal qualification that prepares you for a variety of roles at the interface between scientific research and public interaction.

The programme will support the development of critical thinking and practical skills to engage a range of audiences with science and non-science disciplines and topics.

Ideal for professionals around the world, this programme offers unparalleled flexibility, allowing you to engage in high-quality education from wherever you are, without the need to disrupt your current professional or personal commitments. This feature caters especially to those who wish to benefit from a prestigious UK-based education while enjoying the convenience of online learning.

The curriculum is carefully crafted to enhance your ability to effectively communicate complex scientific topics to diverse audiences and to influence public and policy discussions. Our core courses are integral to developing critical skills needed in today’s information-driven society.

A standout aspect of this programme is its practical application. The programme culminates with a dissertation project, offering you the opportunity to delve deeply into a specific area of interest and apply your skills in a tangible way.

The MSc in Science Communication and Public Engagement can help you make a significant impact in the way science is communicated and understood globally. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career and educational goals in a dynamic and supportive online environment.

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Edinburgh University

Edinburgh. Extraordinary futures await.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities, consistently ranked in the world top 50, and placed 34th in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Our position as one of Britain’s leading research universities was reaffirmed by the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The University of Edinburgh is one of the world’s top research-intensive universities, ranked 4th in the UK for research power (Times Higher Education, Overall Ranking of Institutions), with 90% of our research activity classified as world leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research …

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