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Science and Society The Open University

Department name: Faculty of Science
Qualification, duration, mode: MSc variableDL*PGDip variableDL
Months of entry: January, November
Entry requirements: To register for the MSc in Science and Society you must, usually, hold an honours degree in science, or a relevant honours degree related to the courses listed under the award. Relevant honours degrees might include communications, museum or media studies, science education, or awards in the history, philosophy or sociology of science. Applicants who believe they have other study or experience that equips them to study for this award can still apply, but must supply evidence of that study or experience.
Information for International Students: All teaching is in English. We strongly recommend that students have achieved an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 7. To assess your English language skills in relation to your propsed studies you can visit the IELTS web page.
Course description: This MSc course is for those who want to explore aspects of science and society at postgraduate level. It offers an opportunity to pursue contemporary issues in science communication, science education and public engagement with science, using the innovative teaching methods pioneered by The Open University, and to develop a wide range of skills associated with masters-level study. Two of the possible component modules are taught, but there is also a compulsory project module that allows you to undertake a substantial piece of independent research, based on the knowledge and skills you will have developed in the taught modules.
Contact name: Student Registration & Enquiry Service
Contact email: general-enquiries@open.ac.uk
Contact phone: +44 (0)845 300 6090
Contact web: http://www.open.ac.uk
Apply online: Apply online