Astronomy: Astronomy and Science Communication and Society

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding



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locatieLeiden
diplomamsc M Astronomy
typeregulier
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60200
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee
Increasingly, the general public wants to be and needs to be informed about scientific topics. At the same time, scientists need to show accountability to the general public about their research. In this specialisation you bridge the gap between experts and the public by combining high quality research in astronomy with extensive training in science communication. After completion you have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to either become science communicator with a strong astronomy background, or an astronomer with a communicating mindset.

 

Do you want to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public? Want to combine high quality astronomy research with professional science communication? Then, this master's specialisation is an excellent opportunity for you. You will be prepared for a career as a science or health communicator, policy maker, PR officer, science journalist, health officer, museum educator or an astronomy researcher with a communicating mindset.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
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afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
individual assignment, lecture, practicum, project, research, research project, self study, working group
instruction modes

The favorable student/staff ratio guarantees a high degree of interaction with and personal attention from the (senior) staff. The study advisor is available for individual and confidential study support. Therefore, close collaboration with supervisors and group members is guaranteed. The programme provides an informal atmosphere and a welcoming research community, in which social activities flourish. 



Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/9 Leiden University
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€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
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2/9 Leiden University
Astronomy and Education
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
50% Nederlandstalig
50% Engelstalig
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3/9 Leiden University
Astronomy and Instrumentation
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
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4/9 Leiden University
Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
50% Nederlandstalig
50% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
5/9 Leiden University
Astronomy
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
6/9 Leiden University
Astronomy and Cosmology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
7/9 Leiden University
Astronomy Research
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
8/9 Leiden University
Astronomy and Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
16 eerstejaars
50% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
9/9 University of Groningen
Astronomy
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
5 eerstejaars
40% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
> bekijk opleiding
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Most graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including: 

* Research: universities, observatories, research institutes 

* Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace 

* Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds 

* Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools 

* Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums

Below is a list of organisations where SCS students can fulfill internships or where alumni have found jobs: 

* Science editorial offices at newspapers. 

* Popular science magazines such as Kijk, New Scientist, Quest. 

* Professional journals such as Bionieuws, Chemisch2Weekblad. 

* Science museums, science centers, or zoos such as Naturalis, Boerhaave, Museon, Nemo, Artis, Blijdorp. 

* Educational organisations such as Stichting C3, Technolab Leiden, UNAWE. 

* Patient organisations and health organisations such as Diabetes Fonds, Prinses Beatrix Spierfonds, Nierstichting, KWF. 

* Organisations for environmental education such as Natuurmonumenten. 

* Radio, television, such as Klokhuis, SchoolTV, De Kennis van Nu. 

* Websites with science information such as Kennislink, De Kennis van Nu. 

* Research information officer at a university or research institute. 

* PhD research in science communication or in your own research field.



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