Date of entry

September 2026

Teaching

You will be taught in a variety of ways including:

  • lectures
  • workshops and tutorials
  • oral presentations
  • digital working
  • research projects or placement activities
  • self-directed study

Assessment

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including:

  • essays
  • writing exercises
  • data processing exercises
  • computer-based exercises
  • practical work
  • exams
  • case studies
  • presentations
  • reports

Modules

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: BS51010 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: BS53005 Credits: 60 Semester: Runs during the summer

​​You will conduct an original, independently-designed project in science or health communication.

​You will work with a supervisor from the University or an approved external partner.

​Applying the knowledge and skills from your course, you will:

  • ​develop a science communication resource
  • ​a health communication campaign
  • ​or an original research investigation​ 
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