Graduate Certificate in Sciences Communication CF31

Program at a glance

Duration: 1 year part-time
Mode & Location: external
Courses/Units of Credit: courses/24 units of credit
Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Health & Sciences; James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems
Entry: direct
Accreditation: not applicable
Residential School: not applicable
Practicum/Work placement: not applicable
Exit awards: not applicable
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Program Advisor on 07 4930 9253 or email ahs-program1@cqu.edu.au
International students: not applicable
CRICOS program codes: not applicable

Program outline

This program includes study of the public understanding of the sciences together with practical science communication skills in a variety of settings.

Program structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete three courses or 24 units of credit as outlined below:

Course Code Course Title
Autumn
COMM20034 Oral Communication
SCIE20015 Issues in the Sciences
Winter
JOUR20016 Media & Communication
NURS20129 Education in Non-Formal Settings

Note: No residential schools required in this program.

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Entry

Pass degree or equivalent in any field of science, health science, technology, or engineering, or completed a science strand in an Arts or Education degree. Prospective students with experience in the discipline but without standard entry requirements should contact the University for advice.