Science Education and Communication
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Degree | On-Campus | find out | find out | September | €2530 per year | €20800 per year |
About Science Education and Communication, Master Degree - at University of Groningen
How does the world of science connect with the worlds of education and society? How do teachers bridge science and education? How is science and its processes communicated in the media? What is the role of informal institutions in shaping the public's understanding of science?
If you are interested in these questions, this programme is for you! We aim to bridge the gap between those who know science, those who teach science, and those who communicate science. The programme will provide a solid foundation in the science, theory, and practice of innovative teaching and effective communication in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Master's degree programme in Science Education and Communication is a flexible, two-year programme, with six tracks you can choose from (five Education tracks and a Communication track).
Education tracks There are five Education tracks. Students who complete the Education track are awarded a first-grade teaching qualification in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or computing science. In this track, coursework is combined with internships at high schools. In the courses pedagogy, didactics and class management are discussed.
Communication track The programme aims to train students in the Communication track to become professionals whose knowledge of the history and philosophy of science and the awareness of the relations between science and society enables them to form an informed and critical opinion about current developments in science, technology and science communication. You will gain an understanding of science and the scientific process and develop research, teaching, and communication skills needed to assume a range of roles and succeed in diverse formal and informal workplaces such as science museums and centres, media, community organisations, research and academia. The Communication track is partly bilingual: the course units are taught in English, but you can choose to do your assignments in Dutch or English for some courses.
All tracks are based on a highly interactive and interdisciplinary curriculum integrating theory, research, and practice through contemporary courses and internships. Please look at our student website Bridging Science, where students publish their work and share their experiences
Entry requirements
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