Not offered in 2018
The Master of Science (Science Policy and Communication) is a 72-unit program comprising coursework and either a large research project or work placement offered by the Science21 in collaboration with College of Science and Engineering.
Applicants must normally hold an approved Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Science or a closely related discipline, from an approved institution. The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
The Master of Science (Science Policy and Communication) is not available to students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in the same specialisation.
The award aims to provide students with:
On successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to:
To qualify for the Master of Science (Science Policy and Communication), a student must complete 72 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study.
36 units comprising:
SPOC8701 Nature of Science GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8711 Science and Decisions GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8712 Engaging and Influencing Non-Scientists GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8722 Science Narratives GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8721 Science Policy in Industry GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8702 The Science of Communicating Science GE (4.5 units)
SPOC8751 Science Communication for Influence (4.5 units)
SPOC8741 Research and Practicum Skills (4.5 units)
36 units comprising:
Option A*
SPOC9710A Science Policy and Communication Practicum (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9710B Science Policy and Communication Practicum (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9710C Science Policy and Communication Practicum (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9710D Science Policy and Communication Practicum (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9701 Research Project (4.5 units)
PLUS:
13.5 units of approved options^ #
Or:
Option B*
SPOC9700A Science Policy and Communication Research (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9700B Science Policy and Communication Research (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9700C Science Policy and Communication Research (4.5/18 units)
SPOC9700D Science Policy and Communication Research (4.5/18 units)
PLUS:18 units of approved options^ #
* Students wishing to undertake a research pathway which may prepare them for further study in a Research Higher degree must undertake Option B.
^ Students are encouraged to seek advice from the course coordinator about the selection of suitable option topics.
# List of approved options:
Any 8XXX or 9XXX topic in the following subject areas for which eligibility requirements are met: BIOL, BTEC, BUSN, CHEM, COMP, CPES, CTEC, DSGN, DSRS, DVST, EASC, ENGR, ENVH, ENVS, FACH, GEOG, HLED, INTR, LEGL, MATH, NANO, PHCA, PHYS, POAD (except 8005 & 8006), POLI, PPHR, SOAD, SOCI, STAT, THEO and WMST.
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