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Political Communication
- Course code
- DC604
- Level
- Level 9
- Award
- Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- Dublin City University
- Duration
- 1 year full-time 2 years part-time The full-time programme is delivered over a twelve-month academic year from mid-September in three parts: two twelve-week teaching semesters (mid-September to mid-December; late-January to late-April) consisting of four/five modules per semester; completion of a research dissertation for submission at the end of August. The programme is also offered on a part-time basis over two academic years.
Programme summary
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.
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.
- International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.
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