Science Education and Communication
Testimonial Student SE...
Hind Shouli | Student Science Education (Wiskunde)
"Naast verdieping en verbreding van wiskundekennis, leer je onder andere ook over vakdidactiek, didactische vaardigheden, kennisoverdracht en adolescentiepsychologie."
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Ammeret Rossouw | Student Science Communication Track & Applied Physics
"Working on the interface between different disciplines is fascinating; it challenges me to be creative."
Testimonial Employer
‘At the moment, looking for people with an understanding of science and technology and education and communication is like searching for a needle in a haystack. In a world that revolves round dispersing and using knowledge, the demand for people with this background is sure to grow.’
MSc Science Education and Communication
Science and technology are two of the most powerful drivers of 21st century society. But without a constant flow of new scientific talent into our research laboratories and our corporate R&D organisations, it is not possible to maintain our current technology-dependent society. And as the role of technology grows, so does the importance of clear communication to decision makers in government and industry, to the media, and to the general public about science.
TU Delft has established a unique Master’s programme to prepare scientists to fill key roles as communicators linking the world of science and technology to society at large, and as educators teaching young people about science and technology.
What you will learn
The SEC MSc programme builds on a Bachelor of Science degree. Students will explore in greater depth the scientific and engineering topics they studied at the undergraduate level, while introducing them to education and science communication topics. The MSc provides students with the knowledge and skills to articulate important messages to other scientists and to a lay public. Graduates will possess the skills to design and deliver effective communication and education in the science and technology domain.
Programme tracks
Science Education and Communication offers 2 tracks:
Science Education
Graduates of the Science Education Track of the MSc in Science Education and Communication will be qualified to move into positions as teachers at the upper secondary level in one of four subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Teachers in upper secondary education have a thorough knowledge of the field as well as specific teacher competencies. They are qualified to teach in the higher HAVO and VWO classes.
Science Communication
Students who complete the Science Communication track will have the skills and knowledge to facilitate dialogue and effective knowledge transfer between scientists and key players in industry and government. They will also be equipped to facilitate communication between the world of science and technology and society at large, thus helping society to make informed choices about technology issues and policies.
