Program Overview

Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement

The Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement is a program designed to bridge the gap in interest towards Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) by equipping graduates with skills and knowledge in communicating science to a broad range of audiences, as well as engaging with key stakeholders to mediate the interaction between technical experts, decision makers, and consumers.

Programme Structure

Students need to complete a total of 42 credit hours of courses, which includes:

• 30 credits of core courses
• 12 credits of elective courses

Core Courses (30 credits)

• SQJ7001 Research Methodology (4 credits)
• SQJ7013 Research Project (12 credits)
• SQJ7003 Principles in Science Communication and Public Engagement (4 credits)
• SQJ7004 Science and Media in Multicultural Society (4 credits)
• SQJ7005 Science, Policy and Public Impact (3 credits)
• SQJ7006 Big Data in Science Communication (3 credits)

Elective Courses (12 credits)

• SQJ7007 Controversial Issues in Science and Technology (3 credits)
• SQJ7008 Systems Thinking for Decision Making (3 credits)
• SQJ7009 Social Innovations (3 credits)
• SQJ7010 Digital Law and Communication Ethics (3 credits)
• SQJ7011 Managing Science and Technology Events (3 credits)
• SQJ7012 Science Diplomacy (3 credits)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree with Honours CGPA of 3.00 and above or equivalent in the relevant field. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree of CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 may be considered if they meet one of the following criteria:

• Having relevant work experience
• Producing publications in the related fields
• Being a recipient of a scholarship
• Being a graduate of the Universiti Malaya
• Being a government servant

English Language Requirement (for international applicants only)

Fulfil any one of the following:

• MUET: B4.0
• IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT (Centre-based): 60
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 59
• Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests:
  • B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 169
  • Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/ Online): 250

Intake Schedule & Period of Candidature

• Intakes: First Semester (October); Second Semester (March)
• Period of Candidature: (minimum) 1 year = 2 normal semesters & 1 special semester; (maximum) 4 years = 8 normal semesters