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Master of Science Communication and Education (52580)

The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
Course type: 
   Master's degree by coursework only
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   All
Description: 
   Students learn principles of effective science communication, develop practical skills and design strategies that address the communication needs of groups such as government organisations, informal museums, science centres and research centres. Students take education units that fulfil requirements leading to their teaching qualification. These include science major curriculum units, a minor curriculum unit, two school experience units and others as outlined in the course rules.
Admission requirements: 
   A Bachelor's degree in Science from this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences and the Faculty of Education.
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   96
Structure: 
   An approved course of advanced study to a maximum value of 96 points
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   2 years
Standard part-time completion: 
   4 years
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee type: 
   Commonwealth supported and/or HECS-HELP
Majors available: 
   Science
Minors available: 
   Career Education, English, Information and Communication Technology, LOTE, Mathematics, Society and the Environment, Special Education, TESOL

ENQUIRIES (Interstate Call Prefix: 08)

Contact: Dr Nancy Longnecker/Zan Blair or Di Gardiner
Position: Co-ordinator, Science Communication Programme, Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences/Faculty Administrative Officer or Director of Teaching, Faculty of Education
Phone: 6488 3926/6488 2397 or 2382
Email: nancy.longnecker@uwa.edu.au/zan.blair@uwa.edu.au or di.gardiner@uwa.edu.au