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Political and Public Communication – (M.A.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | August 20 (EU); July 15 (Non EU) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,263 ≈ € 15,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin City University
The MA in Political and Public Communication examines the relationship between the media, politics and the public, and considers how their overlapping relations influence democracy and the distribution of power.
The programme deals with the major issues in the contemporary political communication arena including spin, agenda-setting, public opinion formation, public relations, political advertising and new media. Modules analyse the impact of different political communication strategies on the political process, government, policy-making and also in the non-governmental area. Participants are also exposed to the history of media and politics in Ireland and elsewhere.
Students are encouraged to approach political communication in a critically manner and particular emphasis is placed on original research and independent study. Guest speakers and research projects are a central part of the programme.
The MA in Political and Public Communication will interest those with an interest in politics and political communication, public relations, media, journalism and public policy formation. The content will also be attractive to those seeking to develop a critical perspective on their own career by means of having a theoretical framework to understand, evaluate and assess different aspects of the political communication process.
Please note a number of modifications are being made to the programme in 2011/12 including a recasting of the content of CM599 Electoral Process and Political Communication, which is being re-titled as CM599 The Political Campaign. An additional optional module - CM563 Social Media, Journalism and Democracy - will also be offered in semester one.
Aims and Objectives:
* To provide students with a conceptual framework to understand the evolution, practice and terminology of political communication;
* To examine the relationship between the media, politics and the public;
* To provide an understanding of how political and public communication informs and sustains democracy and the distribution of power in both national and international contexts;
* To acquire the ability to undertake and communicate original research.
Contents
The programme may be taken full-time (one year) or part-time (two years).
The programme consists of taught modules for two semesters along with the completion of a dissertation - a major piece of academic research in the political communication area which is submitted in September.
Lectures and seminars are, as far as possible, timetabled in the late afternoon and evening (4pm-9pm) to accommodate those at work.
* This long-established postgraduate programme in political and public communication is highly regarded in Ireland and internationally;
* The programme provides a challenging learning environment;
* The programme is taught by a team of experienced and versatile lecturers.
The programme also features seminars and presentations by guest speakers who bring their particular experience and expertise to the lecture room. Recent guest speakers have included Chris Mullin, former British Labour MP and government minister, as well as senior Irish political advisors, Fergus Finlay and Gerard Howlin.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants will normally have an honours primary degree or equivalent (2:2) but appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may be accepted as equivalent to an honours degree in accordance with the relevant regulations of the University. Interviews may be held.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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