Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Social Media Communications in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,500
(c. USD19,096.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Social Media Communications provides an in-depth exploration of social media's evolution, mechanisms, impacts, applications, and pervasive influence across all aspects of modern life. This program is designed for individuals seeking thoughtful analysis of social media platforms, aiming to comprehend their applications while developing skills to strategically evaluate and utilize them. The curriculum focuses on a sociological perspective for examining social media's development and roles within our interconnected global community. It investigates how these platforms transform personal behaviors, social interactions, workplace dynamics, and daily routines, while also reshaping political discourse, journalism practices, and public engagement. The core philosophy of this program recognizes social media as a transformative force that subtly yet profoundly alters every facet of contemporary existence - changes that demand careful examination, research, and interpretation. Effective social media utilization requires thorough knowledge of their purposes and operations, coupled with the capacity to assess both established and emerging usage patterns.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
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.
English language Requirements
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking. Other sections scores 6.0 or above.
- TOEFL - Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above.
- CBTOEFL - Overall score 237 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
- TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) – Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 63 in speaking and writing and 59 in listening and reading).
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
16,500