Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The BA (Honours) in Politics, Society and Media is a pioneering four-year Level 8 degree delivered across two Dublin locations in partnership with TU Dublin. This interdisciplinary program is designed for students passionate about civic advocacy, exploring the complex interplay between political systems, social structures, and media influence. Throughout the four years, students balance academic theory with practical media production, learning to analyze public policy, social inequality, and democratic discourse
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year 1, Ballyfermot Road, Southwest Campus
Communications 5N0690
Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
Intercultural Studies 5N0765
Media Analysis 5N1298
Political Studies 5N1837
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Scriptwriting 5N18476
Social Studies 5N1370
Work Experience 5N1356
Year 2, Ballyfermot Road, Southwest Campus
Applied Economics
Community Organisation Management
Conflict Management
Debating and Public Speaking
Government, Social, Public Administration
Media Ethics and Legal Framework
Research and Reporting for Digital Media
Social Media for Digital Marketing
Social Policy Practice
Year 3, TU Dublin School of Media
Digital Media in Info. Society
Dissertation Research and Preparation
European and International Affairs
Foundation in Photography
Media and the Natural World
Narratives of Race, Exclusion and Identity
Political Marketing
Power and Popular Culture
Social Media and Society
Year 4, TU Dublin School of Media
Advanced Online Journalism
Advocacy and Public Affairs
Ethics and Political Process
Identity and Branding Design
New Media and the Public Sphere
Screening Politics
Statistical, Scientific and Data Journalism
Electives
Audio Foundations
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Foundation in Moving Image
Semester Away – Semester 2
Students working with Industry
Volunteering and Community based Leadership
Work Placement
Dissertation or Media Major Project
Digital Identities or Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
This is connecting students directly with policymakers, NGOs, and media professionals to address real-world societal issues.
