Mathematics: Mathematics and Science Communication and Society

Universiteit Leiden

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Deze opleiding



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locatieLeiden
diplomamsc M Mathematics
typeregulier
start1 februari, 1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66980
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 mathematics with extensive training in science communication. After completion, you have obtained the necessary knowledge and skills to either become a science communicator with a strong mathematical background, or a scientist with a communicating mindset.

Do you want to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public? Want to combine high quality research in mathematics 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 a mathematics researcher with a communicating mindset.

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
onderwijsvormen
computer exercise, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, oral presentation, project, research, research project, self study, seminar, tutorial, working group
objectives

The SCS courses train you in practical and theoretical aspects of science communication. Internships help you decide whether you want to choose a career in science communication or Mathematics research or a combination. 

The entire MSc programme in combination with the Science Communication and Society (SCS) specialisation consists of two components: 

 

* Mathematics component (60 – 80 EC) 

* Science Communication and Society component (40 – 60 EC) 

 

Preferably, you follow the Mathematics component during the first year of the programme and the Science Communication and Society component during the second year. 



Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/10 Leiden University
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
2/10 Leiden University
Algebra, Geometry and Number Theory
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
3/10 Leiden University
Mathematics and Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
4/10 Leiden University
Applied Mathematics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
5/10 Leiden University
Mathematics and Education (NL)
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
50% Nederlandstalig
50% Engelstalig
6/10 Leiden University
Mathematics
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
15% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
7/10 University of Groningen
Mathematics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
8/10 Radboud University Nijmegen
Mathematics
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2022
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
9/10 University of Amsterdam
Mathematics
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
1 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
10/10 VU University Amsterdam
Mathematics
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
2 eerstejaars
100% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

The Master's specialisation in Mathematics and Science, Communication and Society deals with science communication in a broad sense.  The programme prepares students for a career in the area of science communication, for example, as a science communicator, a science policymaker or a public relations or health communication officer, or for a career as a scientist with a communicating mind-set.

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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