| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 1 year | find out | GBP 12070 per year | GBP 26350 per year |
Taught by subject experts and in collaboration with the School of Journalism, Media and Communication, this course will help you to develop the skills to communicate science effectively to a wide range of audiences. You know your science subject, we will teach you how to be excellent at sharing it with others.
Through hands-on training, you'll learn how to inform, educate and entertain people without the same specialist knowledge, covering the latest topics in science that interest you. Training sessions can cover writing skills, how to record and edit content for film and television, social media, and the design of science communication activities. Regular small group workshops give you the time to debate and discuss topics, and practise key communication skills.
In completing these activities you'll produce a portfolio of high quality science communication work and develop a range of experience to include on your CV, as you consider the relationship between science, the media, and the wider public, and the role that science communication plays in society.
Your final project dissertation can be based around a print, broadcast or digital portfolio, an event you've organised or a work placement you've completed. This can be customisable to your interests and cover any STEM subject you're passionate about.
Previous students have based their dissertation around work they've completed at organisations ranging from National Geographic to the CERN research institute in Switzerland.
Example research projects include:
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you're studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study. Use Sheffield's fee calculator or contact the Student Fees team to check.
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Funding for postgraduate taught courses
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in biology, chemistry, physics, psychology, mathematics, engineering or other science-related subject.
We also accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:
Entry requirements for international students
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Other English language qualifications we accept
Pathway programme for international students
If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College . This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies. Find out more on the School of Medicine and Population Health website.
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