Overview

You’ll graduate with an honours degree in one of five areas, Media Studies (DC291), the Arts - Joint Honours (Media Studies) program of the Dublin City University is described in more detail in the About the Course in the tab above.

Key facts

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.

Media Studies: You'll learn how we are shaped by culture, about the social and economic pressures on media organisations and the way mass media are used by government, corporations and others to influence us as citizens and as consumers.

Careers

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.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysing Visual Media Texts

History & Structure of the Media

Communication Studies

Cultural Studies

Social Class and the Media

Crime, Policing and the Media

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or 1st May

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 27 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Minimum of H4 in English

Additional requirement for International Languages:

French: Minimum of H4 in French
German: Minimum of H4 in German
Spanish: Minimum of H4 in Spanish

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

GCE A Level C English

Additional requirement for International Languages:

French: GCE A Level C French

German: GCE A Level C German

Spanish: GCE A Level C Spanish

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17300 EUR / year

≈ 17300 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

6679 EUR / year

≈ 6679 EUR / year

Additional Details

Student Contribution: €2,543 per annum

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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