MA In Social Media Communications in Dublin City University, Ireland

MA In Social Media Communications in Dublin City University

Programme

• To introduce students to theories, critical concepts and methods relating to social media.
• To Investigate and relate institutional, technical and social factors shaping social media practices.
• To critically examine social media practices by a variety of actors, including politicians, businesses, journalists and publics.
• To analyse the impact of social media in politics, socio-cultural and economic life.
• To enable students to develop effective social media communicative strategies.

Careers

Graduates of the programme can be confident of finding employment in a variety of media related industries, in communication-related roles in other industries, or of broadening their horizon and prospects in their existing career.

The programme will have immediate relevance for those interested in updating their knowledge and skills; for those who seek further specialization in an increasingly important field of communication; and for those looking for a shift in their career towards a more social and communicative role. In addition, the MA in Social Media Studies offers an excellent route for further academic progression.