Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
| Specialisatie van: | Astronomy |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Science in Astronomy |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | Flexibel, internationale studenten bij voorkeur in september of februari |
| Taal: | Engels en Nederlands |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 60200 |
De masterspecialisatie in Science Communication and Society bestaat uit een eenjarig sterrenkunde onderzoekscomponent en een eenjarig communicatiecomponent. Het biedt studenten de mogelijkheid voorgaande onderzoekstraining te combineren met programma’s in diverse aspecten van wetenschapscommunicatie, zoals de journalistiek, nieuwe media, museologie en informatievisualisatie.
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree in Astronomy from any Dutch university participating in the NOVA research school. Students holding such a degree will be admitted directly to the programme.
- Or: a degree equivalent to the BSc degree mentioned above.
For all other candidates, the Board of Admissions assesses the equivalence of their training to this BSc degree. The range of optional courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the requirement to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate.
- A good command of Dutch, both written and verbal
- proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch bachelor’s diploma
Students who have a BSc in Astronomy from Leiden University are directly admissible.
Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science may be considered. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
