MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications
Offered by
Griffith College
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Dublin, Ireland
Course overview
The MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications is accredited by the NUJ and PRII. The programme covers public relations strategy, corporate communications, political communications, podcasting, mobile video production, and multi-platform writing. Graduates earn NUJ and PRII membership and build a professional portfolio. Dissertation can be academic or a media artefact production.
What you will study
Communications and Audience Theories
Corporate Communications
Mobile Video Production
Multi-platform Writing and Editing
Podcasting and Radio Production
Political Communications and Public Affairs
Crisis Communications
Elective Modules
Dissertation
Career opportunities
PR Manager
Communications Manager
Digital Marketing Manager
Social Media Manager
Corporate Communications Strategist
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Honours bachelor's degree (min 2.2) in any discipline. Dublin campus only. Accredited by NUJ and PRII. Part-time/blended: live online lectures + monthly on-campus media production tutorials.
Minimum CGPA
2.2
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €2,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): CGPA 2.7+ = €1,000 / CGPA 3.0+ = €1,500 / CGPA 3.5+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
7.0 overall, no component below 6.5
overall
PTE
63 overall, no component below 55
overall
TOEFL iBT
5.0 overall (Reading 4.5, Writing 5.0, Listening 4.5, Speaking 5.0)
overall
Duolingo
130-135 overall, no component below 120
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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Accredited by NUJ (National Union of Journalists) and PRII (Public Relations Institute of Ireland)
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Discounted NUJ and PRII membership including annual PRII National Conference
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Part-time/blended delivery with live online lectures and monthly on-campus tutorials
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Graduates build a professional portfolio of PR product and digital production skills
€12,000/yr
€16,000/yr
★ Up to €4,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 Year
Next intake
Sep 2026
Min CGPA
2.2
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