MULT20011 Science Communication and Employability
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 4 class hours a week
- 40% group work
Is MULT20011 hard?
MULT20011: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. Makes it harder: 1 other hurdle task. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Explaining science to different audiences in writing, talks and media, plus CVs, cover letters and interviews for science graduates.
After it you can
- Adapt science messages for non-expert audiences
- Judge what makes science communication work
- Present yourself well in job applications
What you need first
25 points of level 2
How it’s assessed
Assignments 60%, Projects 40%
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Quick answers
- When is MULT20011 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MULT20011?
- Needs 25 points of level 2.
- Does MULT20011 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 60%, Projects 40%.
- How many class hours a week does MULT20011 have?
- 4 h a week in class
- Can I take MULT20011 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate MULT20011?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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