Communication Studies
Understand the role communications play in our everyday lives, and their influence on people and society through the arts and media. You'll explore the subject through theory and practice and working both creatively and analytically.
The course will give you a thorough understanding of the role communications play in local, national and international settings by teaching you how to think critically about communication in its various forms. It will also introduce you to the varied careers available to graduates and help you decide which interests you most.
The programme includes foundation, core, production and optional modules in performance, audio, imaging and video.
There is one course in Ireland that offers not just an academic education, but also professional and personal growth. From developing your own photos to scriptwriting, performing, public relations and current affairs, there is something for everyone. Your talent is there to be used, so explore your imagination, originality and creativity with the BA in Communications. Nobody has ever regretted taking this course.
The Communications Studies course is structured around four key elements: foundation modules, core modules, production modules and optional modules.
The foundation modules in Year One provide a basic grounding in the disciplines you’ll need for more advanced work in later years.
Core modules in Years Two and Three help you develop a critical awareness of developments in the areas of communication, media and cultural studies.
The production modules ensure that you develop skills in audio, video, imaging and communication/presentation skills.
With your optional modules, you’ll develop expertise in a number of key areas that reflect your particular aptitudes and aspirations. The optional (non-production) Research Project in the final year is a piece of original academic work.
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We have a unique and vibrant culture on our modern campus close to Dublin city centre. We provide state-of-the-art study facilities for all our courses and everything else you need for a healthy, fun and active student life.
Exceptional Facilities
DCU students enjoy exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our 3 academic campuses. These include modern learning theatres, research centres, television and sound studios, classrooms, computer suites and advanced laboratories in the areas of languages, engineering, physics, chemistry and biotechnology, as well as a sports performance centre and a virtual hospital ward.
A Vibrant, Dynamic Social Environment
Student facilities include a superb sports complex with a 25 metre pool, two libraries and The Helix, our renowned performing arts centre. In 2016 we announced plans to invest over €230m in developing new, world-class facilities across our three academic campuses. Already building has begun on an exciting, new €14m Student Centre that will be home to the more than one hundred and twenty student clubs and societies. This commitment to student facilities means that our world-class learning experiences are complemented by a vibrant, dynamic social environment.
There is one course in Ireland that offers not just an academic education, but also professional and personal growth. From developing your own photos to scriptwriting, performing, public relations and current affairs, there is something for everyone. Your talent is there to be used, so explore your imagination, originality and creativity with the BA in Communications. Nobody has ever regretted taking this course.
DCU student David Atkinson talks about his experience in the Communication Studies undergrad course.
At this stage, you may not know what career interests you most and Communication Studies is designed to help you decide. Employment, in both the public and private sectors, includes work in
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Media and independent production companies
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Advertising
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Public relations
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Market research
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Publishing
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Event management
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Arts administration
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Government services
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Local administration
The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study.
Fees
Requirements
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.
Candidates required to apply through the CAO can apply online at www.cao.ie.
Candidates required to apply directly to DCU can download, print and complete a direct application form by clicking here.
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In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
GCE A-Level C English.
In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply:
Minimum of H4 in English.
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.
Apply directly to DCU by the 1st July.
