Joint Honours Media Studies
DC291

Arts: Joint Honours (Media Studies)

Course Details

CAO Code:
DC291
Course Type:
Undergraduate
NFQ Level:
8 - Please see www.qqi.ie for further information
Delivery Modes
Full-Time
Minimum Points
368
Duration:
4 yr
Phone:
+353 (0) 1

Overview

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Choose from a range of Arts subjects for a degree with multifaceted perspectives. You’ll examine areas central to contemporary society, including tradition, culture, theology, law, politics, communication, human-environment relations, and human behavior.

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International.

Internship Year You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. This option is competitive and subject to the availability of placements. For more information on the INTRA programme at DCU, please visit www.dcu.ie/intra

This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

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Careers & Further Options

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Careers

Media Studies graduates generally have excellent communication, analytical and team-working skills – skills that are in high demand in the knowledge economy. These graduates are likely to find employment in a range of commercial, state, and non-governmental organisations, and they will have a competitive advantage in careers like advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy and international development.

Career Areas: 
  • Advertising
  • Communications
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Media Production
  • Policy evaluation
  • Public Relations
  • Research  
  • Market research
  • Publishing 
  • Event management
  • Arts administration
  • Government services and local administration
  • Creative writing
  • Law 
  • Management consultancy
  • Politics, 
  • Heritage and tourism
  • Tourism
  • Skills are valued in particular in the export sector
  • Multinational corporations and international organisations 
  • Work in international NGOs and European institutions

 

Entry Requirements

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In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Minimum of H4 in English

Additional requirement for International Languages:

French: Minimum of H4 in French

German: Minimum of H4 in German

Spanish: Minimum of H4 in Spanish

 

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

GCE A Level C English

Additional requirement for International Languages:

French: GCE A Level C French

German: GCE A Level C German

Spanish: GCE A Level C Spanish

 

Please visit our Admissions webpage for details on course requirements or how to apply to DCU.

 

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To apply to DCU, please visit www.cao.ie.

 

Applications are welcomed from students who have studied at Level 6, Level 7 and Level 8 in relevant areas. Such transfer students may be exempt from certain modules.

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.

Course Structure

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Media Studies (DC291)

Select Media Studies + One other subject from:

English | International Languages | Politics

Media Studies: You'll learn how we are shaped by culture, about the social and economic pressures on media organisations and the way mass media are used by government, corporations and others to influence us as citizens and as consumers.

English: You’ll engage with a wide range of literature and become familiar with the vital characteristics and contexts of drama, poetry, film and fiction.

International Languages (French, German, Spanish): You’ll acquire proficiency in your chosen language and learn about culture, film, literary traditions and intercultural communication.

Politics: You'll study areas as diverse as international political economy, international development, the politics of climate change, politics of the Middle East, Chinese foreign policy, and conflict, security and peace.


For more information on the course structure click here

Fees and Funding

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Fees

Student Contribution
€3,043 per annum
EU Status Fee
€6,679 per annum
Non EU Fee
€16,000 per annum

How To Apply

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Applicants presenting EU School Leaving/FETAC Level 5 examinations: Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

To apply for this programme:
Candidates should apply directly here. Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.

Please provide 

  • Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
  • If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to 1st July. All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply early, as places are limited.

All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February. For further information and for special application procedures click here

Applications are made via the CAO Advanced Entry route which will open on the 6th of November. 

Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at cao.ie
 

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