Information Systems

Grad Dip Informaton Systems brings together aspects of information technology, data analytics, information & communication studies with a firm grounding in social science. Students will gain an understanding of informatics and will explore the impact of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence on society.



The course is flexible allowing for different areas of specialisation. For instance, students may focus on human-computer interaction, organising information or on using machine learning to mine information from data.



UCD School of Information & Library Studies is an active member of the iSchools consortium – a global collection of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field and sharing a fundamental interest in the relationships between information, people, and technology.



What Will I Learn?

Programme Outcomes

• 1. Highly developed knowledge of the foundations and key theories and principles associated with information systems and information management

• 10. Excellent personal organisation and time management skills

• 11. Highly developed research project competencies, providing the basis to develop, manage and implement the research project process and research projects in a professional context

• 12. Highly developed abilities to identify problems and to address problems through the use of published research and research and design methods

• 2. Highly developed knowledge of professional issues underpinning the information profession, including the evolving roles of information professionals

• 3. Highly developed understanding of information technology and social computing, including its limitation, strengths and future possibilities, and issues in a constantly changing a complex world of information

• 4. Highly developed competencies with information management

• 5. Highly developed ability to assess clients’ needs and then develop, provide and manage a range of socio-technical solutions appropriate for the clients’ context.

• 6. Highly developed human management abilities, including personal and organisational management skills

• 7. Highly developed abilities to learn, adapt and respond to continuous change in different environments

• 8. Highly developed collaborative and team-based learning competencies, demonstrating effective interpersonal and leadership skills

• 9. Highly developed communication skills, including written and verbal skills, which facilitate the graduate’s participation and development in professional careers.

Module Trimester Credits

Stage 1 Core Modules

IS40730 Quantitative Data Analysis Autumn 5

IS40840 Data & Society Autumn 10

IS41090 Informatics Autumn 10

IS40890 Project Management Spring 5

IS41570 Interactive Dashboards; Python Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - B)20CR:

Students should select option modules to the value of 20 credits

IS40820 Research Theory and Practice Autumn 5

IS40880 Communication Theory Autumn 10

IS40910 Digital Policy Autumn 10

IS41230 Creative & Interactive Media Autumn 5

IS41520 UXD: User-Centered Design Autumn 10

IS40560 Digital Libraries Spring 5

IS40860 Media & Society Spring 10

IS40870 Topics in Digital Media & Comm Spring 10

IS40950 Media Production Cultures Spring 10

IS40960 Digital Policy II Spring 10

IS40970 AI & Ethics Spring 5

IS41020 Information Ethics Spring 5

IS41050 Platform Governance Spring 5

IS41190 Regulation and Emerging Technology Spring 10

IS41510 Social Networks Online and Off Spring 10



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of:

(Option Module:)

POL42540 Applied Data Wrangling and Visualisation Autumn 5

This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in any discipline. An upper second class honours 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.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

1 year full time (W329), 2 years part time (W330).

Next Intake: September 2025

Careers & Employability

Graduates will be qualified to work in industry, government, universities and NGOs in roles such as:

• Web content manager

• Social media manager

• Webmaster

• Knowledge management analyst

• Digital publisher

• Information architect