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The Science in Society endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.

Engagement with society will still be taught as part of our general Science Communication programmes.

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Overview

The Science in Society endorsement prepares students for a spectrum of opportunities as professional science communicators. Science communicators present scientific content in a relevant context and promote public interactions with science. Science communicators also participate in advising and devising strategies to increase the use of scientific information and evidence in personal and policy decision making. Graduates have found work with a range of employers including museums, media centres, universities and government agencies. Other graduates run their own science communication businesses.

Science in Society is available as an endorsement for four postgraduate programmes in Science Communication:

SCOM students in the MAppSc and the MSciComm are expected to produce a creative science communication resource. Our students have produced teaching resources, ecotourism material, games, museum exhibitions and art installations. You will be encouraged to identify something you are passionate about and produce a creative output that meets a need.

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Contact details

Tel +64 3 479 7939
Email sciencecommunciation@otago.ac.nz
Websites
Science Communication
Applied Science

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Programme requirements

Discontinued programme – Postgraduate Certificate in Science Communication (PGCertSciComm) endorsed in Science in Society

The Science in Society endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications are being accepted for this endorsement for 2023.

Papers
  • SCOM 404 Science Communication Internship
  • SCOM 406 Science Exhibitions and Interpretation
  • SCOM 409 Introduction to Science Communication

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 Science in Society

The Science in Society endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications are being accepted for this endorsement in 2023.

Papers
  • SCOM 402 The Craft of Storytelling
  • SCOM 406 Science Exhibitions and Interpretation
  • SCOM 409 Introduction to Science Communication
  • SCOM 413 Digital Production for Science Communication
  • Two other 400-level papers approved by the Head of the Department of Science Communication

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 Science in Society

The Science in Society endorsement is in the process of being discontinued. No new applications for this endorsement are being accepted for 2023.

Papers

Notes: This programme requires three semesters of study.
One of the prescribed papers may be replaced with another 400-level paper (university-wide) with approval from the Head of the Department of Science Communication.