This MA programme is designed to enable students to develop understanding of the ways in which media interact with war, conflict and security in international contexts. The programme analyzes the complex roles played by the media in the enactment and presentation of conflict situations and addresses the relationships among media, governments, the military, and NGOs in framing perceptions of international conflict. Only graduate programme in Ireland and one of very few in the world that blends together elements of media studies and international affairs to provide an innovative and challenging course of study Students can expect to take modules similar to: Media and US Foreign Policy, New Media and New Conflict, Public Diplomacy, Challenges facing US Foreign Policy. In addition they can select an optional modules for other Schools in the College. In addtion student will submit a thesis 12,000 - 15,000 words. The programme is available on a full and part time basis.

The programme will interest those seeking a career in international communications, professionals seeking more critical understanding of the international dimensions of their industry, and those wishing to prepare for advanced research in this area. Students who have undertaken this programme now work in a variety of areas including, Media, Think Tanks, Technology, Marketing, NGOs Employers include: , Microsoft, Kantar Media, Google, RTE, The Washington Marketing Group, Celtrino, Institute for International and European Affairs.