The Honours Specialisation in Science Communication is a unique opportunity to investigate how an aspect of science that you are passionate about has been communicated in the public arena, might be communicated better, or is affected by such things as government policy and community opinion.
If there is a communication or policy angle on your chosen science discipline that you think might make a good honours project, talk to the science communication Honours Convener about the possibility of taking honours in science communication or jointly in science communication and another discipline.
There is a lot of flexibility in the research topics that can be pursued in science communication honours projects. To help you think about project ideas, have a look at the kinds of science communication research projects currently underway at the Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science.
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Honours in science communication is the ideal cap to a bachelor’s degree for students interested in pursuing science communication research. Honours is strongly recommended as a requirement for commencing a PhD and/or an academic career in science communication. Students will also benefit from an honours year if they are interested in research-based careers in policy, for example working for the public service to produce evidence-based policy, or working within the community sector to lobby for evidence-based change. Honours can also be a wonderful opportunity for students to gain expertise in a very specific area of science communication, to enhance job prospects where such expertise is required.