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GradDip (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The Grad Dip in Communication & Media is designed for students who wish to explore a wide range of contemporary issues in media and communication studies in depth. It offers a broad interdisciplinary foundation in theory and practices in relation to communication content and audience reception, processes of mediation and influence, regulation and power, political economy, ethics, digital platforms and human-computer interaction.

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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.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 IS40820 Research Theory and Practice Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 IS40880 Communication Theory Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 IS40860 Media & Society Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40840 Data & Society Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40910 Digital Policy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41520 UXD: User-Centered Design Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS30380 Digital Storytelling Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40030 People, Information & Communication: Our Information Behaviour Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40630 Digital Curation:Core Concepts Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40640 Research Methods Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40870 Topics in Digital Media & Comm Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40890 Project Management Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40950 Media Production Cultures Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40960 Digital Policy II Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS40970 AI & Ethics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41020 Information Ethics Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41050 Platform Governance Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41190 Regulation and Emerging Technology Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41510 Social Networks Online and Off Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:
Select a total of 35 credits
 IS41550 Digital Media Literacy Spring  5

GradDip Communication & Media (W442) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 7280
nonEU    fee per year - € 22600

GradDip Communication & Media (W443) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 5870
nonEU    fee per year - € 11300

***Fees are subject to change

This programme is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. An upper second-class honours (NFQ Level 8) 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.

 

Full Time option suitable for:

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

Part Time option suitable for:

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


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General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Communication & Media:

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Graduate Diploma		 Full-Time
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Graduate Diploma		 Part-Time
Commencing 2024/2025 September		 Graduate Taught Apply
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