About Graddip Media & International Conflict in University College Dublin
- Students should be able to communicate in interdisciplinary, academic language about the cultural and political dimensions of media responses to international conflicts, with special emphasis on contemporary events.
- apply knowledge in a variety of professional settings or in the form of further study.
- demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing and in public speaking with a variety of specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- develop a sophisticated understanding of the ways in which media interact with war, conflict and security in international contexts.
- display an understanding of interdisciplinary modes of study.
- learn skills that will enable them independently to accumulate further knowledge in this or other subjects.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A university degree in related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted.
- TOEFL: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.
- PTE: Minimum of 65 and at least 59 for each item.
University College Dublin Highlights
Founded |
1854 |
University Type |
Public University |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Total number of Students |
33,000+ |
Total number of Graduate Students |
9,645 |
Number of International Students |
8,428 |
% of International Staff |
30% |
No. of Campuses |
3 |
No. of Accommodation Complexes |
8 |
Global Employability Ranking |
#1 in Ireland
#78 in World |
Acceptance rate |
10-20% |
Retention rate (1st year) |
94% |
Average Cost of Attendance |
About 23,800 EUR |
Research funding |
122.4 million EUR |
Applications Accepted |
Online |
Work-Study |
Available |
Intake Type |
Semester wise |
Mode of Program |
Full time and online |
Official Website |
ucd.ie |
University College Dublin Average Tution Fees And Other Expenses
- University fees are fixed each year, however additional expenses while studying in Ireland must be planned beforehand.
- Tuition fee for the academic year 2020-2021 is given below:
Tuition Fee
Programmes |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
Arts and Humanities |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
Business |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
Engineering and Architecture |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
Social Sciences and Law |
18,700 |
7,955-11,885 |
Health and Agricultural Sciences |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
Science |
24,200 |
8,915-13,360 |
University College Dublin Cost Of Living
Types of Expense |
Monthly Cost (EUR) |
Rent |
835 |
Food |
250 |
Electricity/Gas/Bins |
30 |
Travel |
80 |
Books and materials |
70 |
Clothes or Medical |
45 |
Mobile phone |
20 |
Miscellaneous |
130 |
Total |
1,460 |