Prospective Students

Degree Information:

The programme draws on the expertise and experience of the School of Communications' academic staff in communication theory, media studies and journalism education as they relate to international developments.

This reflects the growing involvement of the school in international projects and programmes, and the increasing interest in international and comparative studies among communication scholars generally.

Students come from a variety of backgrounds and this stimulates interaction, encouraging the different groups to reflect more fully on the contribution that the others make to this field.

Aims and Objectives:

• To explore current developments in media institutions, values and practices, with particular reference to globalisation influences and tendencies.
• To analyse the role of media in communication between cultures, in conflict, in world development and in an evolving Europe.

Programme Structure:

The programme is delivered on a full-time and part-time basis full-time over a single academic year and part-time over two years.

View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)

• This new Masters programme draws on the expertise of DCU staff, who focus on the growing role of the media in international, intercultural and cross-national relations, deepening globalisation, new media and related developments.
• This course reflects a growing involvement by the School in international projects and programmes, as well as an increasing interest in cross-national and comparative studies among scholars in the journalism, media and communication studies field more generally.
• As the capital of a 'post-colonial', 'late-developing' and relatively small-scale society, Dublin provides an ideal intellectual and cultural setting in exploring the theories, concepts, currents and trends related to this particular field of study.
• The DCU School of Communications is one of the largest schools of its kind in Europe, there is a wealth of knowledge and diversity to shape the programme and the student's knowledge and opinions.

Career Prospects:

Given the increasing role of mediated communication in the conduct of international political, economic and cultural exchanges, this programme provides a rigorous intellectual grounding in concepts and themes that are relevant to a growing number of occupations and career roles (e.g. in relevant public sector, private sector and non-governmental organisations).

Entry Requirements:

Up to 15 places are on offer each year. To be considered for admission to the Masters in International Communications applicants will be expected to hold a primary degree with a minimum second-class honours, grade two in the Humanities or Social Sciences. However, consideration will be given to applicants with relevant and significant work experience.

Assessment by Interview
Candidates should note that entry to the programme is competitive, and the selection process includes shortlisting of candidates for interview on dates designated by the University. Shortlisted candidates book their interview date and time through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) website (www.pac.ie/dcu). Interview slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Dates for Submission of Applications 2012

THIS PROGRAMME IS NOT RUNNING FOR 2012/2013

When applying for full-time programme use the PAC code DC614.

When applying for the part-time programme use the PAC code DC642.

Please note that the part-time programme DC642 is provisional and subject to approval.

Queries on completed applications should be emailed to :

registry.pac@dcu.ie

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Indicative Timetable
(Weeks 20-31)