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    MSc in Communication and Media

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    Dublin, IEMScIn-person1 year
    €22,600.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    90
    Credits
    €70.00
    App fee

    MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin is a 90-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Dublin, IE. Tuition is €22,600.

    About the program

    Explores contemporary issues in media and communication studies, covering communication content and audience reception, mediation and influence, regulation and power, political economy, ethics, digital platforms, and human-computer interaction. Includes core modules on theory and society, with options for thesis or media project.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jul 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min iBT: 90 (no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (Academic) Overall Band Score of 6.5, with 6.5 in Reading and no band less than 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) in Ireland for Master’s (initial 12 months, then extend up to another 12 months)

    €27,816.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin is €22,600 across 90 required credits.
    Is MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin online or in-person?
    MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin take to complete?
    MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin is structured around 1 year and 90 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Communication and Media at University College Dublin: 24 months Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) in Ireland for Master’s (initial 12 months, then extend up to another 12 months)