Master degree
12 months
Application deadlines: July 12
Processing time: 30 days
Application fee: €50
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: before July 12
International tuition: €15,000
Program overview
You will need this programme:
- To introduce students to theories, critical concepts and methods relating to social media.
- To Investigate and relate institutional, technical and social factors shaping social media practices.
- To critically examine social media practices by a variety of actors, including politicians, businesses, journalists and publics.
- To analyse the impact of social media in politics, socio-cultural and economic life.
- To enable students to develop effective social media communicative strategies.
Study options
This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Exams:
- TOEFL PBT
- PTE
- TOEFL iBT
- IELTS
For admission to the MA in Social Media Communications programme, successful applicants will have -
A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent,
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.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme can be confident of finding employment in a variety of media related industries, in communication-related roles in other industries, or of broadening their horizon and prospects in their existing career.
The programme will have immediate relevance for those interested in updating their knowledge and skills; for those who seek further specialization in an increasingly important field of communication; and for those looking for a shift in their career towards a more social and communicative role. In addition, the MA in Social Media Studies offers an excellent route for further academic progression.