Global Media & Communication

University of Galway - UG

Course code
MA-GMC
QQI level
Level 9
NFQ type
Level 9 NFQ
Duration
1 year, full-time 2 Years Part Time
Attendance
Full time
CAO points
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Galway
NFQ Level 9

Course summary

The MA Global Media and Communication at University of Galway explores the role of media and communication in shaping politics, culture, and society in an interconnected world. The programme combines critical study of global media systems with practical skills in research, analysis, and communication. Students engage with the most urgent issues of our time – from disinformation and platform governance to climate communication and the global struggle for democracy – while developing expertise that prepares them for careers in media, policy, NGOs, and international organisations.