Honours in Science Communication
This unit is intended for students who want to consolidate their research skills following an undergraduate major in science communication. Students carry out an original, individual research project with supervision. The project includes development of a testable hypothesis or research objectives in an area of science communication, selection and use of appropriate methods, execution of the project, analysis and interpretation of results, presentation of a seminar describing the project and completion of a written thesis incorporating all aspects of the work.
Outcomes: Students are able to (1) consolidate and build on the foundations of science communication established in their undergraduate program; (2) gain insight into the process of research by developing their research project under supervision; and (3) develop research skills including critical analysis of the literature, research design, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results and presentation of findings.
Entry requirements: the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Level 3 science communication units.
Intake periods: Beginning of year and mid-year
Honours in Science Communication can be taken as a specialisation in the following degrees:
Honours sequence
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S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2 |
Take all units (36 points):
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S1, S2 | MIXD5005 | Designing Social Research |
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S1, S2 | SCOM4402 | Science Communication Literature Review |
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S1, S2 | SCOM5810 | Science Communication Dissertation Part 1 |
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S1, S2 | SCOM5811 | Science Communication Dissertation Part 2 |
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S1, S2 | SCOM5812 | Science Communication Dissertation Part 3 |
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S1, S2 | SCOM5813 | Science Communication Dissertation Part 4 |
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Take option units to the value of 12 points (at least one at level 4) in consultation with the Science Communication Honours Coordinator:
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