The Information & Communication Studies BA (Hons) at University College Dublin offers you a comprehensive understanding of how digital technology, media, and data shape our world. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are curious about the intricate relationship between people and technology, and how this interaction influences society, culture, politics, and personal life. You will explore critical areas like digital information, social media, and communication, analysing their profound effects across various spheres. This programme equips you with the knowledge and analytical tools to navigate and make sense of our increasingly interconnected and digitally-driven 21st century.
You will study this course full-time on campus over three years, engaging in lectures, tutorials, and independent project work that includes a variety of digital projects. The curriculum progresses from foundational modules in your first year, such as 'Information and Social Media' and 'Digital Judgement: Truth, Lies & the Internet', to more specialised and experiential options in your later years, including 'Digital Media Ethics' and 'Data Visualisation'. In your third year, you have the opportunity to undertake an optional paid internship, providing invaluable real-world experience. You will graduate with a strong foundation for diverse career paths in fields impacted by information and communication technologies.