Science Communication and Bionics

Overview

Science communication is much more than communicating science, and at Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences you will discover that our course is much more than studying for a degree.

You will explore science communication as an interaction between science and various stakeholders in politics, the economy and other publics. You will be part of a multi-cultural learning experience that reflects the ideals of the course and the backgrounds of its students.

You will learn the tools of the trade of science and innovation journalism, public relations and marketing, as well as the political side of science, including risk communication, public affairs and regulation. You will develop key skills not just in communication but in data analysis, critical thinking, and innovative approaches in an ever-changing media landscape. In addition to that you will gain insight into various aspects of science, ranging from a solid introduction to fundamental sciences to engineering, and the interdisciplinary field of bionics.

Careers

The future Science Communicators we are training at the Science Communication and Bionics programme will be able to enter many careers in the following areas:

• Public relations departments in universities, extramural research institutes, government organisations or companies

• Communications offices in NGOs, unions and lobby groups

• Research communications in companies and for large research projects

• Editors and freelance journalists in specialised magazines, newspapers, for television, radio and online

• Consultants and communicators in PR and marketing agencies, particularly when the customer has a scientific or technical focus

• Press offices of charities and foundations sponsoring scientific works, cluster organisations, research councils and similar institutions

• Parliamentary science advice mechanisms, technology assessment or regulatory bodies

• Editors for scientific publishers