Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
Structure of the Programme
The Science Communication and Society (SCS) specialisation concerns science communication in a broad sense. It prepares you for a career in popularisation of science as (for example) a science communicator, science policymaker or public relations officer, or for a career as a scientist with a communication mind-set. The two-year programme consists of an Astronomy component in the first year and a Science Communication and Society component in the second year:
Programme (120 EC)
EC | Level | |
---|---|---|
Courses | ||
Astronomy Core Courses, at least | 12 | 500 |
Astronomy Courses of any type | 6-12 | 400-500 |
Non-Astronomy Courses | 6-12 | 400-500 |
Research Project | ||
Master's Research Project in Astronomy | 30 | 600 |
Science Communication and Society | ||
SCS Component | 40-60 | 400-600 |
Electives | ||
SCS Electives | 0-20 | 400-500 |
Astronomy Courses | 0-20 | 400-500 |
Master Study Plan
At the start of the master’s programme, students are required to draw up the Master Study Plan: a complete list of planned courses and projects for two subsequent academic years in consultation with the Study Advisor Astronomy. To select courses, consult the course list for academic year 2018-2019 (see below) and the preliminary course list for academic year 2019-2020.
Learn more
For more information on the specific requirements of this specialisation, see the appendix of the Course and Examination Regulations