- 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 |
AMST40130 | Public Diplomacy and Soft Power | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AMST40480 | Research Skills Seminar | 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. |
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. |
HIS42840 | Modern Asia | Spring | 10 |
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
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.
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Media & International Conflict:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | Z193 Media & International Conflict Graduate Diploma Full-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught |
* you can change options at the top of the page