Our unique undergraduate and postgraduate programs allow you to design your own science communication degree, tailoring your studies to fit a variety of science communication careers and broader scientific leadership roles.

Under the guidance of leading experts, students develop a solid foundation in science communication, empowering them for careers as effective communicators, practitioners, researchers, or educators in the field.

Join Dr Graham Walker and some current students for this 1-hour webinar to talk about their experiences studying in Science Communication at ANU. You will have the chance to ask questions as part of the webinar.

Master of Science Communication at ANU

For the Master of Science Communication, students can choose from two in-depth capstone experiences – Research Projects and/or Fieldwork Placements to suit pathways into academia, research, industry and policy contexts, or practical environmental and conservation communication, science centres, outreach and more. If your honours or other postgraduate qualifications are from the past seven years, you may be eligible for credit subject to approval (e.g. a cognate honours reduces the two-year masters to one year).

Bachelor of Science (major in science communication)

The Science Communication major is designed to complement traditional science disciplines and provide a strong foundation for careers in professional science communication.

The core courses offer training in presenting and writing about science for various audiences, analysing science and technology issues within a broader societal context, and researching public perceptions of science.

This major is an excellent addition for students pursuing scientific careers, as it enhances communication skills and social awareness—qualities that are increasingly sought after by employers in the science sector.