- Students should be able to communicate in interdisciplinary, academic language about the cultural and political dimensions of media responses to international conflicts, with special emphasis on contemporary events.
- apply knowledge in a variety of professional settings or in the form of further study.
- demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing and in public speaking with a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- develop a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which media interact with war, conflict and security in international contexts.
- display an understanding of interdisciplinary modes of study.
- learn skills that will enable them independently to accumulate further knowledge in this or other subjects.
This course is available through the following application route(s)
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40030 | Media and US Foreign Policy | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40580 | News Media Today | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40480 | Research Skills Seminar | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40560 | The Global Politics of Cyber Security | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40650 | Politics and Digital Storytelling | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
AMST40310 | Challenges in US Foreign Policy | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
AMST40590 | Trump's America | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
GEOG40450 | Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
GEOG41110 | The Far Right Today | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
HIS41780 | Origins of Modern Diplomacy | Autumn | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
GEOG41120 | Geopolitical Risks and Crises | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
HIS42480 | War, Peace, and Globalisation | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
HIS42820 | One World, One Health? | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of: Select ten credits of option modules. |
HIS42840 | Modern Asia | Spring | 10 |
GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z193) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 7000
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z194) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4190
nonEU fee per year - € 7540
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 7000
nonEU fee per year - € 15070
GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z194) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 4190
nonEU fee per year - € 7540
***Fees are subject to change
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
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Media & International Conflict:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z193 Media & International Conflict Graduate Diploma |
Full-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
* you can change options at the top of the page