Media & International Conflict

Vision & Values Statement

This is an academic programme but is also suited to practitioners/professionals in a related field who wish to gain a broader understanding of the cultural and political dimensions of media responses to international conflicts. We value and therefore encourage our students to be active, motivated, autonomous learners who have a critical and reflective approach to the subject. We aim to provide a learning environment that will encourage students to think critically about the ways in which media interact today with war, conflict, and security in international contexts, both individually and as part of a group. As a result of this approach to learning, the programme uses teaching, learning, and assessment approaches such as seminar discussions, short and longer writing assignments, one-on-one advising, small group activities, presentations, internships, and engagement with practitioners.



Who should Apply?

Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes



Part Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

Stage 1 - Core

Media and US Foreign Policy AMST40030

Public Diplomacy and Soft Power AMST40130

Research Skills Seminar AMST40480

News Media Today AMST40580

Politics and Digital Storytelling AMST40650



Stage 1 - Option

Challenges in US Foreign Policy AMST40310

The Global Politics of Cyber Security AMST40560

Trump's America AMST40590

Photojournalism AMST40690

Critical Geopolitics of Europe GEOG40450

War, Peace, and Globalisation HIS42480

One World, One Health? HIS42820

Modern Asia HIS42840

An upper second class honours degree (NFQ Level 8), or the international equivalent in the subject area such as the Humanities, Politics, International Relations, Journalism or Media Studies but this is not an exhaustive list. Consideration will be given to students with a lower GPA but they will require an interview (via SKYPE or in person) and maybe asked for additional material.



Applicants whose first language is not English must normally demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each element), or equivalent.

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

Grad Dip Media & International Conflict FT (Z193)

Duration 1 Years

Attend Full Time

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.

GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z193) Full Time

EU fee per year - € 6105

nonEU fee per year - € 13270


GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z194) Part Time

EU fee per year - € 3650

nonEU fee per year - € 6635


***Fees are subject to change

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.