DC131 · Level 8 · 3 years

Communication Studies

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

378

Down 22 points since 2023 (400).

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About this course

A three-year degree that mixes the study of communication, media and society with practical media production skills.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year introduces communication studies, the history of the media, psychology and creativity, and digital media production. Years 2 and 3 build critical understanding of media and culture, with optional modules such as Crime, Policing and the Media, Television Drama, Media Law, and Press and Public Relations.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in media, film and TV, marketing and advertising, PR and public affairs, and communications roles, or go on to further study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and the media and like both creative and written work.

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About Journalism and information

Courses related to journalism, communication, and media studies

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Points history

2023400202435720253602026378

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026378Published after the final round
2025 360360420
2024 357357429
2023 400400467

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H4
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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