Course Structure:

The degree program takes seven half-year semesters; the first two of which

present the basics of science and communication. In alter summer semester (usually the sixth or maybe fourth semester) students go out to a company, research institution or a partner university to gain experience and extend their horizons. After this the students deepen their understanding of the subject, finishing with a research thesis in their seventh semester.

All teaching during the course is in English, just as all the courses in our faculty, and there are no fees. Our students are offered special language training, be it in English, German or other languages.

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Perspectives & Job Prospects

The future Science Communicators we are training will be able to enter many careers in the following areas: Public relations departments in universities, extramural research institutes, government organizations or companies Communications offices in NGOs, unions and lobby groups Research communications in companies and for larger search projects Editors and freelance journalists in specialized 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 organizations, research councils and similar institutions Parliamentary science advice mechanisms, technology assessment or regulatory bodies Editors for scientific publishers.

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