The Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
Creative non-fiction writing will still be taught as part of our general Science Communication programmes.
Study Science Communication at Otago
Overview
Consider how to communicate science most effectively with the written word. Co-ordinated by award-winning authors, you will study in the beautiful City of Dunedin, a UNESCO City of Literature. You will focus on how to make communication more engaging through crafting stories, critiquing, and development of your writing techniques. You will learn about the process of digital publishing and how to create multimedia publications and ebooks.
At the Master's level, this programme will mentor you through the process of writing a book or other significant written work.
Contact details
Tel +64 3 479 7939
Email sciencecommunication@otago.ac.nz
Websites
Science Communication
Applied Science
Qualifications
Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science is available as an endorsement for:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm)
- Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)
- Master of Science Communication (MSciComm)
Programme requirements
Discontinued programme – Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm) endorsed in Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
The Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
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On campus - three of:
Distance - three of:
One other paper at 400-level may be substituted for one of the prescribed papers, with approval from the Head of the Department of Science Communication. |
Discontinued programme – Postgraduate Diploma in Science Communication (PGDipSciComm) endorsed in Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
The Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
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Note: SCOM 432 and 433 may be substituted for SCOM 402 and 403 for Distance students in each option. |
Discontinued programme – Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
The Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
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Notes: This programme requires three semesters of study. |
Discontinued programme – Master of Science Communication (MSciComm) endorsed in Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science
The Creative Non-Fiction Writing in Science endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.
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Note: SCOM 432, 433 and 434 may be substituted for SCOM 402, 403 and 404 for Distance students in each option. |
