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Centre for the Public Awareness of Science · ANU College of Systems and Society
As an MPhil candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development. An MPhil in science communication is an essential pathway for candidates pursuing an academic career in this discipline. In addition, a well-crafted MPhil can provide a significant stepping stone to other areas of employment such as communication analysis, policy development, and industry. Here at CPAS, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates (details below) who are interested in undertaking an MPhil in Science Communication across a range of themes and topics including, but not limited to: - • Climate change communication - • Science, media and the public - • Intersections between science and art (artistic research) - • Ethics of science communication - • Intersectional issues in STEM (with a focus on gender) - • Communicating about health issues - • Science and Technology Studies (STS) - • Rhetoric of science - • Intersection of environmental science, policy and politics - • Popular entertainment and culture - • Knowledge co-production
Thesis of up to 60,000 words.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
ANU research candidates are required to meet a number of progress milestones including an initial Annual Plan, completion of Research Integrity Training, Annual Plan & Reports, the Thesis Proposal Review, and the final Oral Presentation of your research. All milestones must be completed satisfactorily and are progression hurdles.
One unit of enrolment is equivalent to 1 week, full-time and 2 weeks part-time. It is expected that students will enrol in a minimum of 48 units and a maximum of 96 units across the duration of the program.
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