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.

Stage 1 - Core

Quantitative Data AnalysisIS40730

Data & SocietyIS40840

Project ManagementIS40890

InformaticsIS41090

AI & EthicsIS41100



Stage 1 - Option

Human Language TechnologiesCOMP40020

Introduction to Cognitive ScieCOMP47230

Digital LibrariesIS40560

Research Theory and PracticeIS40820

Media & SocietyIS40860

Topics in Digital Media & CommIS40870

Communication TheoryIS40880

Digital PolicyIS40910

Media Production CulturesIS40950

Digital Policy IIIS40960

Information EthicsIS41020

Platform GovernanceIS41050

Media Law & PolicyIS41190

Creative & Interactive MediaIS41230

Social Networks Online and OffIS41510

UXD: User-Centered DesignIS41520

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.

The following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip Information Systems FT (W329)

Deadline: Rolling*



Grad Dip Information Systems PT (W330)

Deadline: Rolling*



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

1 year full time, 2 years part time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

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