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Overview
The Media and International Conflict programme at University College Dublin analyzes the complex roles played by the media in the enactment and representation of international conflict and addresses the relationships among media, governments, the military, and NGOs in framing perceptions of international conflict.
It provides an interdisciplinary approach that considers both cultural and political dimensions of media responses to international conflicts, focusing on issues such as: public diplomacy as soft power, human rights and representation, distinctions between information and propaganda, the ethics of depicting human suffering, the role of new and social media in perceptions of conflict, the visual economy of the production, circulation and reception of imagery of conflict, and the effects of news reporting on government policy and NGO activity. Modules in this programme are taught by resident UCD faculty and by external speakers, both academics and practitioners, who will broaden intellectual discussion and speak to examples of media work.
Career
Our alumni are working in a diverse range of careers and include:
- Media, NGOs, Public Service, Communication & PR, Research Centres, and Information Technology.
More information
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses Included
- Public Diplomacy and Soft Power
- Media and US Foreign Policy
- New Conflicts, New Media
- Challenges in US Foreign Policy
- Research Skills and Methods
- Dissertation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
English
Credits
90 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Relations Media Studies & Mass Media Political Science View 24 other Masters in Political Science in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants for the MA should hold one of the following qualifications:
- A first class or second class, grade 1 degree
- A US or Canadian degree with a GPA of 3.5
- If an applicant doesn’t meet the normal entry requirement of a Level 8 degree, in exceptional circumstances they would normally present another qualification or award along with extensive work experience in order to be considered.
Tuition Fee
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International
19200 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19200 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
7640 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7640 EUR per year and a duration of 12 months.
Part-Time
- EU fees- €4,590
- No-EU fees - €9,600
Funding
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