Study
Science in Society offers undergraduate and postgraduate study options that encourage critical thinking about the role of science in society.
Science in Society
We offer an undergraduate minor in Science in Society. This interdisciplinary minor encourages critical thinking about the role of science in society.
Science Communication
We offer Science Communication as an undergraduate major or minor in the Bachelor of Communication or Bachelor of Science.
Master of Science in Society
This Master's programme is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of science's role in society through a modern, multi-disciplinary approach.
Master of Science (Thesis) students
The School of Science in Society is open to Master's candidates from a range of disciplines who are interested in projects of relevance to science in society.
Master of Communication
Within the Master of Communication, you can choose to focus on science communication—a specialisation unique to Victoria University of Wellington.
PhD candidates
The School of Science in Society is open to PhD candidates from a range of disciplines who are interested in projects of relevance to science in society.
EdX MOOC: Antarctica: From Geology to Human History
Victoria University of Wellington has partnered with edX to offer a free online course about Antarctica.
Free online science communication course
Do you want to be a science communicator but you are not sure where to start?