Postgraduate TAS-HEJ715-2023
Communicating Science
$2,625 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 24 Jul 2023
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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18
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23
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Evaluate and assess the social, economic, and political implications of communicating science, technology and the environment at a local and global level.
- Critically evaluate the key principles, methods and concepts of science communication in a range of real-world scenarios.
- Design and produce media and communication materials.
- Communicate scientific ideas persuasively and ethically to an academic and general audience.
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- Refer to Mylo for study topics
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-SCM-GDI-2022
- TAS-SCM-GDI-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Science communication has an increasingly vital role to play in a modern, global society. The growing awareness of the threat of climate change, along with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, has highlighted the importance of the effective communication of science. This subject explores the social, political and ethical implications of science communication in a global society, and will consider: science in the media, science and public policy, science and advocacy, and public engagement with science. You will identify, apply and evaluate science communication strategies for diverse audiences using a range of media and technologies. The subject includes a field trip.
- Practical Media Production (20%)
- Interview and News Story (40%)
- Essay (40%)
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