About Msc In Public Relations And Strategic Communications in Dublin City University

Why do this course?

• A 54-week programme delivered with a high level of industry involvement.
• Designed and continually updated in conjunction with both leading industry and academic experts in Ireland and abroad.
• 100% continuous assessment, including several live client-applied projects.
• High employment rates in leading professional communications workplaces.
• Industry mentor provided for each student.
• Three-month industry placement, co-ordinated by DCU, in blue-chip agency or in-house communications organisations.
• Accredited by the PRII, a member of the Global Alliance of Public Relations.
• DCU’s School of Communications is ranked in the top 200 communications schools internationally and is the only ranked Irish media / communications school in the QS ranking.

Careers

The programme provides the necessary skills and knowledge for careers in:

• Public Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Advocacy
• Media Relations
• Content Management
• Political Communications
• Communications Management
• Brand Engagement
• Reputation Management
• Community Management
• Public Consultation
• Sponsorship
• Corporate Responsibility Management

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

Dublin City University Highlights 

Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University: