Communication & Media

The Grad Dip in Communication & Media is designed for students who wish to explore a wide range of contemporary issues in media and communication studies in depth. It offers a broad interdisciplinary foundation in theory and practices in relation to communication content and audience reception, processes of mediation and influence, regulation and power, political economy, ethics, digital platforms and human-computer interaction.

Subjects taught

Stage 1 - Core

Research Theory and PracticeIS40820

Media & SocietyIS40860

Communication TheoryIS40880

Stage 1 - Option

Human Computer InteractionCOMP41710

Digital StorytellingIS30380

People, Information & Communication: Our Information BehaviourIS40030

Digital Curation:Core ConceptsIS40630

Research MethodsIS40640

Data & SocietyIS40840

Topics in Digital Media & CommIS40870

Project ManagementIS40890

Digital PolicyIS40910

Media Production CulturesIS40950

Digital Policy IIIS40960

AI & EthicsIS40970

Information EthicsIS41020

Media Law & PolicyIS41190

Platform GovernanceIS41210

Social Networks Online and OffIS41510

UXD: User-Centered DesignIS41520

Digital Media LiteracyIS41550

Entry requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. An upper second-class honours (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent is required.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.

Application dates

The following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip Communication & Media FT (W442)

Duration 1 Years Attend Full Time Deadline Rolling*

Grad Dip Communication & Media PT (W443)

Duration 2 Years Attend Part Time Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Credits

Duration

1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time.

MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face

Fees

GradDip Communication & Media (W442) Full Time

nonEU fee per year - € 19900

GradDip Communication & Media (W443) Part Time

nonEU fee per year - € 9950

***Fees are subject to change

Enrolment dates

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.