MSc Communication and Media

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Research Theory and Practice

  IS40820
   

• Media & Society

  IS40860
   

• Communication Theory

  IS40880

Optional Modules Stage 1
 

• Heritage Presentation & Interpretation

  ARCH40830
   

• Human Computer Interaction

  COMP41710
   

• People, Information & Communication: Our Information Behaviour

  IS40030
   

• UXD: User-Centered Design

  IS40610
   

• Digital Curation:Core Concepts

  IS40630
   

• Research Methods

  IS40640
   

• Quantitative Data Analysis

  IS40730
   

• Data & Society

  IS40840
   

• Topics in Digital Media & Comm

  IS40870
   

• Project Management

  IS40890
   

• Digital Policy

  IS40910
   

• Media Production Cultures

  IS40950
   

• Digital Policy II

  IS40960
   

• Artificial Intelligence

  IS40970
   

• Social Networks Online and Offline

  IS40980
   

• Information Ethics

  IS41020
   

• Thesis (30 Credits)

  IS41110
   

• Media Management Project

  IS41170
   

• Media Law & Policy

  IS41190
   

• Platform Governance

  IS41210
   

• Creative & Interactive Media

  IS41230

Applicants are required to have an upper second-class honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent. Those whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

This new programme is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline and with an interest in pursuing postgraduate studies in communication and media. The MSc in Communication & Media is designed to complement and expand existing programmes and research expertise at the School of Information & Communication studies. It is the first postgraduate degree in this field in Ireland to be offered from an Information school perspective.

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,500

This new MSc degree aims to produce future professionals with a deep understanding of the communication and media landscape. On graduating, our students will be able to embark on a variety of careers in Ireland and abroad, whether in the digital media industries, in communication regulation and policy or in media design, management and research, both in the public and private sectors. This programme will also provide an ideal foundation for applicants with an interest in pursuing further postgraduate research towards a PhD at UCD School of Information & Communication Studies or at another location.