Education & Communication
Degree
Science Communicator
Explain science to the public through writing, broadcasting, events, museums and digital media.
A day in the life
Write an article, design an exhibition, film a demonstration, or run a live show for students and families.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths or English
- Science, Communications or Journalism degree
- Portfolio of writing, media or public-engagement work
Typical salary
£22,000-£28,000 to £55,000+
Mid-career: £30,000-£45,000
Freelance and media roles vary widely.
UK employers
- Science Museum Group
- Royal Institution
- BBC
- Wellcome
Worldwide employers
- NASA public engagement
- CERN
- Discovery
- National Geographic
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: science communication
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
ucas.com
Prospects: Science writer
Career profile for communicating science through writing and media.
prospects.ac.uk
Get Into Teaching
Official routes into teaching and subject-specific teacher training.
getintoteaching.education.gov.uk
UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
Search UK undergraduate physics, astrophysics and related degree options.
ucas.com
Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Search current apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies in England.
gov.uk
Key skills
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Sources and further reading
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