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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
www.uned.es
Type of training: Specialisation programme at postgraduate level
Website: http://apliweb.uned.es/guia-cursos-eduper/guia_curso.asp?id=4242&curso=2008
Contact: Prof. Jesus Zamora Bonilla, Director of the Programme
E-mail: jpzb@fsof.uned.es
Phone: + 34 91 389 87 16
Address: Calle de la Senda del Rey, 7, C.P.: 28042 Madrid, Spain
Language of training: Spanish
The course aims at training specialised science/technology communicators, working as journalists or in public / private institutions and organizations communicating with the public. It lasts one (maximum two) or two (maximum three – in case of the Master’s course) academic years. It is targeted at professionals (including journalists) who wish to gain specific skills in the field of science/technology journalism and communication as well as university graduates (holding a Bachelor’s degree) who wish to acquire a wide perspective on contemporary science and its relation with society. Professors and other academic workers who want to use the media to promote science and technology issues are also welcome.
This specialisation programme has three levels. Students can obtain a Masters Degree (min. 500 studying hours), University Specialist Diploma (min. 300 studying hours) or University Expert Diploma (min. 200 studying hours). The syllabus offers 16 elective courses, each consisting of 50 studying hours, in the fields of science, journalism and communication. Depending on the curriculum followed, students choose a number of courses to reach the total amount of studying hours (credits) required for each degree. In addition, an obligatory practical module is envisaged for every level. The course is aimed at the widest possible audience therefore previous experience in science or journalism is not required. Contact with the lecturers and teachers is available through the internet and other interactive tools such as videoconferences, tutorials on the phone, virtual seminars. The direct communication between students and professors takes place mainly via email. For general questions a digital platform is created, with a notice board and website of every course.
Period: Courses run form December to September. The courses are offered online. An initial meeting is envisaged at the beginning of the course.
Place: This course is followed online and meetings take place in Madrid, Spain.
Tuition Fee: Total price depending on the option chosen Expert/Specialist/Master (€ 200/per subject)
Possibility of scholarship: n/a
Admission/Registration conditions: Bachelor’s Degree
Number of participants: Maximum 200 students
Deadline for registration: September / January (in case of an additional recruitment)
Other: n/a
UNIVERSITY CARLOS III (MADRID)
www.uc3m.es
Type of training: Postgraduate Masters course (Master in Journalism and Communication in Science, Technology and Environment)
Website: www.masterperiodismocientifico.org
Contact: Fernando Torrecilla, General coordinator of the programme
E-mail: secretaria@masterperiodismocientifico.org
Phone: + 34 916 248 482 (secretariat)
Address: Calle Madrid, 126 - 28903 Getafe, MADRID
Language of training: Spanish
This postgraduate Master’s course is spread over one academic year. It aims to fill the gap between the scientific community and the public by training journalists specialised in communicating and disseminating science. The programme is targeted at students with a Bachelor’s/Engineering Degree wishing to pursue a career in science/technology journalism as well as in the field of science popularisation.
The objective of the course is to provide students with journalistic and communication skills. The programme consists of 5 modules constituting a total of 600 hours. The first introductory module provides students with basic theoretical background. The students then follow specialised modules including the theory of science journalism, publishing and communication and contemporary issues in science. Students are equipped with the skills to effectively use instruments and techniques in each specific media type: written press, radio, television end audiovisual production, press offices, internet media, etc. During the entire study period students work on their own publications. In addition, they can gain practical knowledge in radio, television and press offices.
Period: The course runs from October to June.
Place: Madrid, Spain
Tuition Fee: € 5000
Possibility of scholarship: Possible to apply for a scholarship to partially cover the tuition fee.
Admission/Registration conditions: Bachelor’s/Engineering Degree. The admission criteria include a CV, including the motivating reasons for applying, professional background, academic performance and result of an interview, if applicable.
Number of participants: 30
Deadline for registration: September, depending on the number of applications.
Other: Classes take place in the evening between 18 and 22, four times a week Mondays to Thursdays.
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