Science Education and Communication
Master
How does the world of science connect with the worlds of education and society? How do teachers bridge science and education? How is science and its processes communicated in the media? What is the role of informal institutions in shaping the public's understanding of science?
If you are interested in these questions, this programme is for you! We aim to bridge the gap between those who know science, those who teach science, and those who communicate science.
The programme will provide a solid foundation in the science, theory, and practice of innovative teaching and effective communication in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The Master's degree programme in Science Education and Communication is a flexible, two-year programme, with six tracks you can choose from (five Education tracks and a Communication track).
Education tracks
There are five Education tracks. Students who complete the Education track are awarded a first-grade teaching qualification in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or computing science. In this track, coursework is combined with internships at high schools. In the courses pedagogy, didactics and class management are discussed.
Communication track
The programme aims to train students in the Communication track to become professionals whose knowledge of the history and philosophy of science and the awareness of the rel
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Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 24,900
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 20,500
Admission
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Application requirements
Additional requirements, to be determined by the Admissions Board, may apply for the Education tracks.
University bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, artificial intelligence, physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, pharmacy, biomedical engineering, engineering, or related disciplines. The Master's programme in Science Education and Communication is open to anyone who has obtained a bachelor's degree in a STEM programme from a university in the Netherlands. As there is a great diversity of such programmes, the Admissions Board will always decide on admission An admission requ
Additional requirements, to be determined by the Admissions Board, may apply for the Education tracks.
Language requirements
- C1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 7
- IELTS overall band
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,601 | |
| € 24,900 | |
| € 20,500 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '25 | 1 May '25 | 1 May '25 |
| 1 Feb '26 | 15 Oct '25 | 15 Oct '25 |
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 15 Oct '26 | 15 Oct '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
Contact
Main addressOude Boteringestraat 44
9712 GL Groningen
050 363 9011
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