MULT20011 Science Communication and Employability (University of Melbourne): rated 4.4/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MULT20011 is a University of Melbourne course in Multidisciplinary subject. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 科学传播与就业能力
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Multidisciplinary subject
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
Why is it essential scientists learn to communicate effectively about science and technology to a variety of audiences? What makes for engaging communication when it comes to science and technology?
MULT20011 has 7 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 · usefulness 4.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.5 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.3/5).
On Reddit: "I did this subject and found it fairly easy and interesting. Content is mainly about how to be an effective communicator, and so it is useful and transferable to many careers. The main teacher/lecturer (Dr Jenny Martin) is a boss lady. Was enjoyable getting to work with her thro…"
On Reddit: "it's pretty easy. the lectures are all just whatever, but the topics are: * What do Australians think about science? * Wwriting about science for non-scientists * The philosophy of science communication PLUS primary school audiences * Job search 101 and the power of images and v…"
The course panel on UniMelb Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is MULT20011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 4.5/5, overall 4.4/5.
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