Science Communication (SCO)

You can upload your application materials between May 2 - June 30, 2026, so the upload link is available at that time. We're looking for people passionate about science and storytelling from diverse backgrounds, ranging from recent science or social science and humanities undergraduates all the way to working scientists or even artists. What you'll need:

• A university degree with a grade of 2.5 or better (Bachelor's, Diplom, Magister, state examination) totalling 180 ECTS in relevant fields such as natural or social sciences, humanities, communication, journalism or art. (Applicants with fewer than 210 ECTS must complete additional coursework or internships or submit proof of relevant professional
  experience to make up the difference by the 2^nd semester.)

• Master application from abroad
  International applicants will foreign academic degrees will need a preliminary review documentation (VPD, German for "Vorprüfungsdokumentation)" from an organization called “uni-assist.de”. Uni-assist will translate your previous international academic degrees into the German gradling system. Because this usually takes 4–6 weeks, we recommend that you start the VPD process as soon as possible (you can start at any time, even before the start of the Ansbach University of Applied Sciences application period). You will then use the uni-assist report to apply at the "PRIMUSS" application portal at Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. Try your best to submit the VPD to us by the end of July; after that it may be too late to arrange your visa before classes start on October 1st.

• Proof of English proficiency at C1 level (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100). This is usually not needed if your university entrance qualification is from a country where the primary official language is English (e.g., the UK, the US, Australia, or New Zealand). Please contact us at study(at)hs-ansbach.de if you aren’t sure or have any questions.

•  Starting 2026 international applicants don't need to show proof of German-language skills to apply.

• A portfolio (see HERE) of at least three, ideally published, examples of science communication directed at non-expert audiences (these can be articles, videos, podcasts, or creative projects).

• A motivation letter of up to 1,000 words in English explaining why you wish to enter the field of science communication, how your previous experience has influenced this decision, and what you expect to gain from a Master's degree in this field.

Here is a link to a detailed description of the application procedures and to an FAQ list. 

• Assess the quality of scientific studies based on research study design, keeping in mind challenges like p-hacking, publication bias or predatory publishing.
• Improve the reliability of their own communication by applying strategies like pre-publication fact checking.
• Adapt communication tools and strategies to different use cases, publics and audiences by using text, audio, video, data visualization, immersive approaches, game design or exhibition design.
• Understand the different ethical and practical challenges that distinguish strategic communication (communicate to persuade) from journalistic communication (communicate to inform).
• Develop public engagement campaigns and risk and crisis communication strategies.
• Apply findings from communication research to make their communication strategies more effective.

• 3 semesters (18 months)
• Each module is the equivalent of 3 hours per week

• Science journalism
• Public relations for companies, non-profits, think tanks or governments
• Advertising in areas that use scientific knowledge (for example medical)
• Science diplomacy
• Exhibition design in places like museums
• SciArt (communicating science through art)
• Public engagement
• Game design