MA Political Communication, Dublin City University
Dublin City University,
Dublin
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The MA in Political Communicatione 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 progamme 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.
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.
