Arts: Joint Honours (English and Media Studies subject options @ DCU) DC009/DC291/DC292

Posted on February 20, 2025

You’ll have the option to take a year abroad, extending your degree to four years and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) International.

You can opt to apply for a year-long INTRA work placement in Year Three. This will give you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability and experience the relevance of your study in the real world. C

Careers: Media Studies and English subject graduates generally have excellent communication, analytical and team-working skills – skills that are in high demand in the knowledge economy. They also gain excellent critical, analytical and communication skills in high demand for current workplaces.

These graduates are likely to find employment in a range of commercial, state, and non[1]governmental organisations, and they will have a competitive advantage in careers like advertising, marketing, public relations, advocacy and international development. These subjects enable graduates the skills to pursue postgraduate studies and engage in research careers.

Career Areas:

● Advertising

● Communications

● Education & Adult Education

● Journalism

● Media Production

● Public Relations

● Research

● Market research

● Publishing

● Event management

● Arts administration