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Overview

This minor is designed to equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical skill sets to work as science communication professionals in the dynamic and complex global health and science environment. Students will work on real-life campaigns on various platforms and undertake individual and group work.This minor aims to equip … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Structure
12 credit points

Minor12 credit points

Available in courses

B1342 - Bachelor of Communication

B1344 - Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Creative Media

B1343 - Bachelor of Creative Media

B1413 - Bachelor of Psychology

B1388 - Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)

B1339 - Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Learning outcomes

1.

Graduates of the Science Communication minor apply principles and concepts of science communication, both individually and in teams, to the creation of innovative communication solutions for science and health campaigns

2.

Graduates of the Science Communication minor gather, synthesise and critically evaluate ideas and information from a range of sources demonstrating analytical, creative and conceptual thinking and utilising a variety of methods for research and practice appropriate to the discipline.

3.

Graduates of the Science Communication minor employ a range of creative processes to develop effective strategies for strategic campaigns.

4.

Graduates of the Science Communication minor synthesise personal, group, industry, client and organisational viewpoints towards successful implementation of projects.

5.

Graduates of the Science Communication minor demonstrate personal, professional and social responsibility and ethical conduct and behaviour within the strategic communication industry, working responsibly and safely at all times.

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