Communication & Media

The Grad Dip in Communication & Media is designed for students who wish to explore a wide range of contemporary issues in media and communication studies in depth. It offers a broad interdisciplinary foundation in theory and practices in relation to communication content and audience reception, processes of mediation and influence, regulation and power, political economy, ethics, digital platforms and human-computer interaction.

Stage 1 - Core

Research Theory and PracticeIS40820

Media & SocietyIS40860

Communication TheoryIS40880



Stage 1 Options - B)35CR:

Select a total of 35 credits

IS40840 Data & Society Autumn 10

IS40910 Digital Policy Autumn 10

IS41520 UXD: User-Centered Design Autumn 10

IS30380 Digital Storytelling Spring 5

IS40630 Digital Curation:Core Concepts Spring 10

IS40640 Research Methods Spring 5

IS40870 Topics in Digital Media & Comm Spring 10

IS40890 Project Management Spring 5

IS40950 Media Production Cultures Spring 10

IS40960 Digital Policy II Spring 10

IS40970 AI & Ethics Spring 5

IS41020 Information Ethics Spring 5

IS41050 Platform Governance Spring 5

IS41190 Regulation and Emerging Technology Spring 10

IS41510 Social Networks Online and Off Spring 10

IS41550 Digital Media Literacy Spring 5

This programme is intended for applicants with an undergraduate degree in any discipline. An upper second-class honours (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent is required.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element) or equivalent.



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax

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1 Year Full-Time, 2 Years Part-Time.

GradDip Communication & Media (W442) Full Time

nonEU fee per year - € 19900


GradDip Communication & Media (W443) Part Time

nonEU fee per year - € 9950


***Fees are subject to change

Commencing September 2025