Communication Studies

at Dublin City University

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Cultural Studies
• Introduction to Social Studies
• Digital Media Production Skills
• Analysing Visual Media Texts
• History & Structure of the Media
• Introduction to Communication Studies
• Psychology, Media and Creativity
• Critical Thinking & Independent Learning
   

Year 1 Optional Modules -

• Ethnographic Study
   

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Perspectives on the Networked Society
• Audio Production
• Photography & Imaging
• Media Writing & Expression
• Media Audiences
• Media and Power
• Film, History and Theory
• Theorising Social Media in Everyday Life
   

Year 2 Optional Modules -

• Sport, Media and Society
• The music industries
• Social Class and the Media
• Women, Feminism and the CCI's
• Analysing Advertising
• Crime, Policing and the Media
   

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Dissertation 1
• Dissertation 2
• Applying Communication Theory
• Video Production
• Communication, Presentation & Performance
   

Year 3 Optional Modules -

• Social Class and the Media
• Media Law
• Theorising Social Media in Everyday Life
• Television Drama
• Media Religion and Society
• Communication, Culture and the Environment
• Press and Public Relations
• Race and the Media
• Science, Technology & Society
• Uaneen - Contributing Module
• Uaneen Non-Contributing Module

Leaving Cert

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply: 
• Minimum of H4 in English.
   

GCE A Level

• In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
• GCE A-Level C English.

Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum

EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum

Non EU Fee
€15,000 per annum

Communications professionals are needed in just about every industry. A Communications graduate can avail of opportunities in a range of sectors in the private, public and not for profit sectors.

Through your Communications Studies degree here in DCU, you will gain strong skills in critical and analytical thinking, the ability to question and understand our societies through media and culture, as well as how to communicate across all forms of media.

This course offers great flexibility for your future career that will allow you to work and live anywhere, move between sectors and follow your passion whether that's in a creative role, involvement in a political campaign or fundraising for a not for profit organisation; among many other jobs and careers.

Good communications are also essential to leadership positions in any business or sector. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study.

Career Areas:

• In-House Communications
• Communications Consultancy
• Journalism
• Film-making/TV programming
• Media and Independent Production Companies
• Public Service
• Digital Media Marketing/Advertising
• Event Management
• Public Relations Internal Communications
• Publishing
• NGOs