Graduate Certificate in Science Communication

The Australian National University (ANU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C

Scientific issues are at the forefront of many of the current global challenges. This Graduate Certificate in Science Communication will provide you with both practical skills and sound theoretical understanding of how to communicate effectively and with influence in a range of disciplines and sectors, including policy and healt

Structure

The Graduate Certificate of Science Communication requires the completion of 24 units

Subjects

POPH6115 Health Promotion and Protection
SCOM6003 Science in Popular Fiction
SCOM6006 Science and Humour
SCOM6007 Science Communication Project Design and Delivery
SCOM6012 Science Communication and the Web
SCOM6016 Science in the Media
SCOM6027 Science Politics
SCOM6029 Cross Cultural Perspectives in Science Communication
SCOM6031 Science, Risk and Ethics
SCOM6032 Making Modern Science
SCOM6501 Strategies in Science Communication
SCOM8014 Communicating Science with the Public
SCOM8019 Research Methods in Science Communication
SCOM8088 Engagement for Policy Impact

Standard entry requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4/7.
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.