Course summary
Global climate and biodiversity crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, net zero emissions targets, and moves to restore and rewild the environment have put scientific evidence at the very centre of policymaking, economics and social behaviour. Collaboration towards a better future for our planet depends on political engagement and understanding, public trust and scientific literacy, and robust challenges to fake news and misuse of data. Science communication has never had a more important role to play in empowering people to become agents of positive change at this critical time. This programme will train you up in a wide range of science communication techniques, including:
- natural history filmmaking
- radio broadcast
- podcast creation
- social media content creation
- print journalism
- working with schools in outreach programmes
- briefing politicians
- event organisation
Assessment method
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/media/postgraduate/admissions-statements/2025/msc-science-communication-for-a-better-planet.pdf
How to apply
International applicants
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students and accepts a wide range of qualifications for postgraduate study. If you study or have studied at a university outside the UK, please select the relevant page for further information on qualifications, scholarships and education representatives in your country/region: bristol.ac.uk/international/countries
Entry requirements
You will typically need a strong upper second-class honours degree (65% or higher) or an international equivalent degree in any subject. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications: evidence of 12 months of significant, relevant work experience, such as science-based public engagement, TV and radio, journalism, conservation, science teaching, or science and nature policy. a postgraduate qualification. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £13900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £13900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £30700 | Year 1 |
| International | £30700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances/
Provider information
University of Bristol
Beacon House
Queen’s Road
Bristol
BS8 1QU