Political Communication

Entry requirements

For admission to the MA in Political Communication programme, successful applicants will have:

• A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent.

OR

• Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MA in Political Communication programme at DCU offers an interesting mix of academic and professional aspects. It explores how the media, politics and the public interact and how these interactions affect democracy and the distribution of power.

This programme is suitable for people who want to work in various communication roles, whether it's in the public, private, or nonprofit sectors. It's also a good choice for those who are already working and want to advance their careers. For those looking to enter the job market, the MAP programme offers an opportunity for a work placement, while those who are already employed (typically part-time students) complete a reflection project.

If you're interested in topics like how the media covers politics, the influence of spin, fake news, disinformation, agenda-setting, public relations, political advertising and digital media, this programme is a great fit. All the courses combine both theoretical and practical aspects of political communication. Additionally, students will research and write a dissertation on a political communication topic of their choice.

The success of the MA in Political Communication contributes to DCU's School of Communications ranking in the top 200 communications schools worldwide in the QS World University Rankings.