Science Education and Communication

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