BA (Honours) in Politics, Society and Media

City of Dublin FET College Rathmines

Course code
PSM
QQI level
Level 8
NFQ type
Duration
4 years
Attendance
CAO points
NFQ Level 8

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Course summary

Year 1 - Rathmines

  • Communications
  • Computer Illustrated Graphics
  • Intercultural Studies
  • Media Analysis
  • Political Studies
  • Radio Programme Production
  • Research and Study Skills
  • Social Studies
  • Work Experience

Year 2 - Rathmines

  • Applied Economics
  • Community Organisation Management
  • Conflict Management
  • Debating and Public Speaking
  • Government, Social, Public Administration
  • Media Ethics and Legal Framework
  • Research and Reporting for Digital Media
  • Social Media for Digital Marketing
  • Social Policy Practice

Year 3 - School of Media in TU Dublin

  • Digital Media in Info. Society
  • Dissertation Research and Preparation
  • European and International Affairs
  • Foundation in Photography
  • Media and the Natural World
  • Narratives of Race, Exclusion and Identity
  • Political Marketing
  • Power and Popular Culture
  • Social Media and Society

Electives

  • Audio Foundations
  • Equality Diversity and Inclusion
  • Foundation in Moving Image
  • Semester Away – Semester 2
  • Students working with Industry
  • Volunteering and Community based Leadership
  • Work Placement

Year 4 - School of Media in TU Dublin

  • Advanced Online Journalism
  • Advocacy and Public Affairs
  • Ethics and Political Process
  • Identity and Branding Design
  • New Media and the Public Sphere
  • Screening Politics
  • Statistical, Scientific and Data Journalism

Electives

  • Dissertation or Media Major Project
  • Digital Identities or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion