Master Information Et Mediation Scientifique Et Technique

Université Claude Bernard - Lyon 1 offers the Master Information et Médiation Scientifique et Technique in Villeurbanne, France, a two-year graduate program in science communication and knowledge mediation. This field is concerned with translating scientific and technical knowledge for audiences outside the research community, covering journalism, museum and exhibition design, public engagement, and the communication strategies used by research institutions and technical organizations. Students typically study science writing and journalism techniques, the design of exhibitions and public events, digital communication tools, and the sociology of how scientific knowledge is produced, contested, and understood by the public. Coursework often includes practical projects such as producing articles, exhibitions, or multimedia content on scientific topics, as well as training in how to explain complex technical subjects clearly without oversimplifying them. Many programs also address topics such as science policy, the relationship between researchers and the media, and strategies for engaging the public on controversial scientific issues such as climate change or public health. Graduates commonly pursue careers as science journalists, museum or science center staff, communication officers within research institutions or technical companies, or specialists producing educational and outreach content for scientific organizations. Some move into broader roles in institutional communication or digital content production. Instruction for this program is delivered in French. The degree runs over two years, with enrollment expected to begin in September, in line with the standard academic calendar for French universities. Yearly tuition is 250 EUR, consistent with the public tuition rates applied to master's programs in France.