Science Education and Communication

Do you want to engage different audiences with science by designing exhibitions, producing videos and podcasts, writing articles and organizing dialogues or citizen science projects? Or do you want to be a first-grade teacher in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or computing science? Then, this programme might be for you! What to expect from the Master's programme Science Education and Communication✔ Explore how science is taught, communicated, and understood across different settings ✔ Produce science communication products and design science education strategies ✔ Choose from two tracks: Education track (only Dutch) with teacher qualifications or Communication track (Dutch and/or English)In this flexible, two-year Master's programme, you will be provided with a solid foundation in the science, theory, and practice of innovative teaching and effective communication in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Both tracks offer an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating theory, research and practice through highly interactive courses and internships. In the Communication track you will learn how to communicate scientific developments to the general public and engage different audiences with science. You will develop the skills needed to succeed in diverse workplaces such as science museums and science centres, media (journalism, radio, podc

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