Emerging Media

The programme is all about blending contemporary emerging media production, cutting-edge research and academic thoughtfulness to foster fresh approaches that help students find exciting new ways to create, communicate and share stories.



Our students learn and create in an energetic environment, fitted with state of the art multimedia production equipment and technologies that expand creative horizons.



By delving into the latest research, which examines the deep relationship between society and technology through the investigation of digitisation, internet and media cultures and the integration of digital technologies into everyday life, students gain the skills to navigate, analyse, and actively contribute to our ever-changing media landscape and contemporary society.



This practice-based approach to learning and making provides a solid foundation for our students' learning and future in the industry.



The success of the MSc in Emerging Media contributes to DCU's School of Communications recent ranking in the top 200 communications schools worldwide, and the only Irish media/communications School ranked in the QS World University Rankings.



Programme Content

Students in the programme are offered from a range of production-based modules, including Responsive Media, Moving Image and Video Production, Audio and Sound Design, Emerging Media Praxis, Visual Design, and Screenwriting, as well as theory-based modules such as Understanding Social Media, Project Plan and Management, Media Audiences and Consumption.



By the end of the programme students plan and execute a Major Project in teams, supervised by staff, and designed to provide an industry-level portfolio piece.



We offer a supportive learning environment for students with diverse backgrounds and broad skills when it comes to digital media technologies and making content.



We aim to help you acquire the essential technical skills needed to use industry-standard new media tools effectively. And we're here to help you build both your creative and technical abilities in areas such as emerging media production, meaningful design, media editing, authoring, and storytelling for purposeful communication.



These skills are crucial for effectively using multimedia technologies to create content, products, services and emotions.

For admission to the MSc in Emerging Media programme, successful applicants will have:



• A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent.



• Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.



• Applicants who have not yet completed their degree may receive a conditional offer on the basis of most recent grades and pending the achievement of no less than a H2.2 degree.



• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.



• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.



Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above.

1 year full-time

Careers

Graduates of this course can anticipate a variety of employment opportunities within media-related sectors. Our alumni have secured positions in diverse media enterprises, broadcasting firms and non-governmental organisations. These roles span from Online Visual Designer, Filmmaker, Editor, Interaction Designer, Animator, and UX/UI Designer to Sound Designer. Many of our graduates have advanced to take on leadership positions, including Transmedia Campaign Manager, Creative Director, or Head of Digital Production.