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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies

Dublin City University - DCU
Dublin City University - DCU
Course Code
DC291
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 - 4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
388
Points Change

Course Summary

Media Studies graduates generally have excellent communication, analytical and team-working skills – skills that are in high demand in the knowledge economy. These graduates are likely to find employment in a range of commercial, state, and non-governmental organisations, and they will have a competitive advantage in careers like advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy and international development.

Students choose one other subject from: English, International Languages or Politics.

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International.

Internship Year
You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three.

This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers and also provides a foundation for postgraduate study.

Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies - DC291
Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies - DC291
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours)
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours)

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College Link

College Link > DC291 - Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

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Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
German
Major
Spanish
Major

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

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Note: Information for 2025 Entry

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Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Career Progression

Media Studies graduates generally have excellent communication, analytical and team-working skills – skills that are in high demand in the knowledge economy.

These graduates are likely to find employment in a range of commercial, state, and non-governmental organisations, and they will have a competitive advantage in careers like advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy and international development.

Further Research

College Link > DC291 - Arts (Joint Honours) Media Studies

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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