The Centre for the Public Awareness of Science (CPAS) at The Australian National University was established in response to widespread expressions of concern about scientific literacy and the image of science. It brings together scientists, science communicators, journalists and people in industry to raise the public awareness of science.  CPAS also operates within the expanding world of interactive science centres through Questacon - The National Science and Technology Centre. The graduate programs offered by CPAS are intended for graduates wanting to enter the profession of science communication or for those already employed who are interested in further developing their communication skills.

Entry to the Masters program is available to suitably qualified candidates including those who hold a degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours (2A) or a pass degree and relevant work experience, or those who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Science Communication at Merit level or higher. Entry is also available to those candidates whose qualifications and experience are determined to be equivalent to or superior to the above degrees.

The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.