Science Education and Communication
Master
Do you want to communicate scientific developments to the general public or engage different audiences with science? Or do you want to be a first-grade teacher in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or computing science? Then, this programme might be for you!
What to expect from the Master's programme Science Education and Communication✔ Explore how science is taught, communicated, and understood across different settings
✔ Produce science communication products and design science education strategies
✔ Choose from two tracks: Education track (only Dutch) with teacher qualifications or Communication track (Dutch and/or English)In this flexible, two-year Master's programme, you will be provided with a solid foundation in the science, theory, and practice of innovative teaching and effective communication in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Both tracks offer an interdisciplinary curriculum integrating theory, research and practice through highly interactive courses and internships.
In the Communication track you will gain an understanding of science and the scientific process and develop the skills needed to succeed in diverse workplaces such as science museums and science centres, media, governmental and nongovernmental organisations and research institutes.
The programme equips you to critically analyse how science and society interact, usi
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English
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
Information not availableLanguage 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 |
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,695 | |
| € 24,900 | |
| € 21,200 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 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
University of Groningen
Main addressBroerstraat 5
9712 PC Groningen
050-3638100
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