Digital media and networked technologies have transformed the ways we share and distribute information, understand the past, participate in politics and interact with each other. The MA in Social Media Communications examines the complex impact of social media and the internet on multiple aspects of social and political life. These questions are vital as digital media have become more central to communication and information ecosystems, as well as our everyday existence.
The digital world has changed the terms of engagement in areas as diverse as business, politics and culture: while it can act as a force for good in democratising participation, cultural production, and sharing, it can also be exploitative, introducing new forms of control and surveillance.
The MA in Social Media Communications addresses the way in which social media and connected technologies pervade all aspects of our personal lives, habits and identities, the way in which we relate to and coexist with other people, and the way in which we work and do business. It also reflects on the power hierarchies and tensions that result from the ongoing engagement with these networks by politicians, journalists, platform owners and the public.
| College | Dublin City University (DCU) |
| Course ID | 191606 |
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Career Path | Graduates of this program can be confident of job opportunities and employment in various media-related sectors or communication roles in other industries. They can also expand their career prospects in their current field. This programme is valuable for individuals wanting to update their skills, specialise in the field of communication, or transition into more socially and communicatively focused roles. Additionally, the MA in Social Media Communications provides an excellent route for further academic progression and a research-focused career. Career Prospects Social Media Specialist Digital Campaign Strategist Engagement Coordinator Social Media Analyst Researcher in Digital Media and Communications Online Community Manager Digital Policy Officer Digital Content Specialist |
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