Graduate Diploma Digital Policy

Knowledge and understanding

• Understand both theoretical and applied issues in digital policy

• Demonstrate advanced conceptual knowledge of digital technologies and their implications for socio-political life

• Understand the dilemmas and tensions involved in regulating digital technologies

Applying knowledge and understanding

• Critically appraise evidence from research papers concerning topics in digital policy

• Critically evaluate existing digital policies and policy proposals and their limitations

Making judgements

• Systematically analyse the research literature in a key area of digital policy as part of their dissertation

• Decide, under guidance, on appropriate methodology and materials to be analysed for their dissertation

Communications and working skills

• Articulate theoretical concepts, current debates and research findings to both specialist and non-specialist

audiences from a digital policy perspective

• Work effectively with peers in learning, research, and presentation

Learning skills

• Collect or source data using research methodologies taught on the programme

• Engage in independent research and analysis under supervision

• Write to a high academic standard

On graduating, our students will be able to embark on a variety of careers in Ireland and globally. Our Digital Policy programme is designed to prepare graduates for careers in evaluating, implementing, and studying core topical, theoretical, and methodological issues that arise in digital policy today, both in the public and private sectors.

A primary degree NFQ Level 8 with at least upper second class honours (2.1) or international equivalent in any discipline is required.  

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7.0 (no band  less than 6.5 in each element) or equivalent

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: No

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No

We welcome applicants:

• Who present with a primary (bachelor's) degree in any subject with an overall score of 2.1 or higher - or have equivalent professional qualifications;


• Who present names and contact details of two referees who can assess their intellectual ability, maturity and motivation;


• Whose first language is not English but demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 7 (no band less than 6.5 in each element), or equivalent; and


• Who apply up to September of the year of entry. Please note owever that offers are made to suitably qualified candidates on a first-come-first-served basis and so early application is recommended. Entry to the programmes is very competitive and the number of places is limited.