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Media & International Conflict

GradDip (NFQ Level 9)

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

Duration:
1 Year
Attendance:
Full Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9 (60 credits)
Level:
Graduate Taught
Award:
Graduate Diploma
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

Duration:
2 Years
Attendance:
Part-Time
Delivery:
On Campus
NFQ Level:
9 (60 credits)
Level:
Graduate Taught
Award:
Graduate Diploma
Next Intake:
September
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
Other School Leaving Requirements:
See www.ucd.ie/admissions
Curricular information is subject to change.

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About This Course

  • 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.

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
 AMST40480 Research Skills Seminar Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 AMST40580 News Media Today Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 AMST40620 Journalism & International Aff Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 AMST40650 Politics and Digital Storytelling Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 AMST40700 Cyber, AI and Intern Conflict Spring  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.
HIS41780 Origins of Modern Diplomacy Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select ten credits of option modules.
HIS42840 Modern Asia Autumn  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select ten credits of option modules.
AMST40310 Challenges in US Foreign Policy Spring  10
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Select ten credits of option modules.
GEOG40450 Critical Geopolitics and Diplomacy Spring  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

GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z193) Full Time
EU          fee per year - € 7325
nonEU    fee per year - € 15070

GradDip Media & International Conflict (Z194) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 4375
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

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


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Media & International Conflict
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