Overview

Don’t settle for a standard science degree – gain workplace-ready skills by taking the new Science Communication minor alongside any science, applied science, arts and science, and humanities major.

Features

In the Science Communication degree at University of Otago, you’ll develop creative flair and practical tools to inspire wonder, nurture greater understanding of the natural world and empower meaningful action to address society’s greatest challenges.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Science communication is rapidly expanding as an academic field, with endless opportunities for meaningful careers connecting society with advances in the understanding and application of science and technology, as well as nurturing creativity and enjoyment of science.

The minor in Science Communication introduces students to the theory and practice of effective science communication, including the tools to be a creative and powerful communicator in the modern world. It is designed to complement an existing major in either the humanities or the natural sciences and is composed of five papers – four compulsory and one elective.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Community Development

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or

a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or

appropriate research experience; and

for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.

Tuition Fee

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International

7240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months.
National

7240 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dunedin

1000 - 2300 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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