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.

Subjects taught

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

Entry requirements

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

Duration

1 year full time, 2 years part time.

Enrolment dates

Commencing September 2025

Post Course Info

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

More details
  • Qualification letters

    GradDip

  • Qualifications

    Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time,Daytime

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