MSc in Science Communication

We are pleased to offer this exciting 1 year (2 years part time) MSc course in Science Communication at the University of Sheffield, which offers contributions from world-leading scientists and media practitioners in the field of science communication and journalism.

This is a unique collaboration between the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health, and the Department of Journalism Studies in the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Our internationally recognised expertise, coupled with access to state-of-the-art media facilities and teaching staff with extensive professional experience in Fleet Street and at the BBC, will provide you with unparalleled support for your studies.

If you would like to know anything more about the course then please contact us by e-mail: sciencecommunication@sheffield.ac.uk 

Why study this course?

This exciting new course offers contributions from worldleading scientists and media practitioners in the field of Science Communication and Journalism.

Collectively, we have personal experiences of the delivery of science through many platforms including newspapers, periodicals, radio and television/film, web sites and social networks as well as writing articles and books. The form of delivery chosen is that which is most effective for the recipient audience, whatever their background and age.

As well as input from experienced scientists, there is a vital contribution from the Department of Journalism Studies. This department has been top in the UK for student satisfaction in Journalism over recent years. This combination of science technology and medical departments working with a Department of Journalism Studies is unique in the UK.