MA in Political Communication

República da Irlanda

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O que eu aprenderei?

The MA Political Communication at DCU offers an exciting combination of ‘the academic’ and ‘the professional’. Students examine the rapidly changing relationship between the media, politics and the public, and consider how their overlapping relations influence democracy and the distribution of power.

This programme will interest those looking to work in the wider communications sector – in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors – as well as those currently in employment who want to advance their existing careers.

For those seeking entry to the jobs market, the MAP programme now guarantees a work placement while those currently in employment (generally part-time students) complete a reflection project.

You should apply for this programme if you are interested in media coverage of politics, the role of spin, fake news, disinformation, agenda-setting, public relations, political advertising and digital media.

All taught modules combine political communication theory and practice. Students also prepare a dissertation as a piece of independent academic research in a political communication subject area of their choice.

Graduates of the programme currently hold senior positions in the worlds of politics and public relations as well as in government, national and multinational companies, and the not-for profit sectors (see full list of current roles under ‘Careers’).

Why do this programme?

  • Work with leading research-active academics in the areas of political communication, political science and journalism studies.
  • Engage with a range of guest lecturers from national and international industry backgrounds.
  • All modules that are 100% continuous assessment with assignments including ‘real-world’ projects.
  • Undertake a supervised research dissertation on a topic of your choice in the area of political communication.
  • Complete an industry work placement with a leading organisation in the communication sector in Dublin (new for 2023/24).
  • Study on a MA programme with high employment rates in leading national and international workplaces.

Programme Content and Structure

The MA in Political Communication examines the rapidly changing relationship between the media, politics and the public, and considers how their overlapping relations influence democracy and the distribution of power.

The Programme deals with major issues in the contemporary political communication arena including media coverage of politics, the role of spin, agenda-setting, public relations, political advertising and digital media.
Modules examine the impact of different political communication strategies on the political process, government policymaking and in the non-governmental area.

Participants are also exposed to the history of the media in Ireland and elsewhere.

The MA in Political Communication programme will interest those looking to work in the wider communications sector – in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors – as well as those currently in employment who want to advance their existing careers.

Graduates of the programme currently hold senior positions in the worlds of politics and public relations as well as in government, national and multinational companies, and the not-for-profit sectors.

Our graduates are found in political, policy and media advisory roles in all the main political parties in Ireland – and in the European Parliament – and also work as senior officials in many government departments. They are also pursuing successful careers in leading public relations companies and across the not-for-profit and corporate sectors.

De qual departamento farei parte?

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Opções de estudo

Período integral (1 ano)

Valores
€16.500,00 (R$ 89.171) por ano

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Prazo para inscrição

1 July 2024

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Data de início

9 Setembro 2024

Localização

Dublin City University

Glasnevin Campus,

Dublin 9, D09 V209,

GLASNEVIN,

Dublin,

Republic of Ireland

Requisitos de admissão

Para estudantes internacionais

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.

English language Requirements

  • IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking. Other sections scores 6.0 or above.
  • TOEFL - Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above.
  • CBTOEFL - Overall score 237 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
  • TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) – Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 63 in speaking and writing and 59 in listening and reading).
  • Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.

Os requisitos para o IELTS podem variar de acordo com o curso que você escolher.

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