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The University of Edinburgh: Science Communication and Public Engagement
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Biomedical Sciences |
| Web | https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The programme covers communication of all science, engineering, maths and technology.
About the programme The fields of science communication and public engagement are currently enjoying unprecedented growth. The growth is driven by many situations present in modern society including:
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the need for effective public health and climate change communication and engagement
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a greater need to demonstrate and share the impact of publicly funded research
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the need for research to be valued and a desire for a stronger evidence base for policy decisions
Many career opportunities are emerging at the interface between research/researchers and various stakeholder groups, and ever more creative methods and practices for engagement are being explored and utilised. The MSc programme covers communication of and engagement with all sciences, engineering, maths and technology together with non-science disciplines.
You will experience a variety of science communication and public engagement approaches and contexts. In the process, you will develop critical thinking skills and reflective practice.
The learning gained from one course is transferable to other courses, thus ensuring interconnection across the programme.
Please note this MSc is NOT a programme in communication science and does not specialise in marketing, advertising, or corporate communication
MSc
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
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 22nd in the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
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 Excellence Framework.
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