The Information & Communication Studies BSc (Hons) at University College Dublin offers you a critical lens through which to understand our increasingly digital world. This undergraduate degree is designed for curious minds who want to explore how digital technology, media, and data shape societies, culture, politics, and personal lives. You will delve into the complex interactions between people and technology, developing the knowledge and skills to analyse and navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by information in all its forms. This program equips you to make sense of the 21st century and its pervasive digital influences.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over four years, blending lectures, tutorials, and independent project work with a strong emphasis on digital projects. You will engage with core modules on societal challenges and digital citizenship, alongside options in social media, computer-mediated communication, and data visualisation. In your third year, you can gain invaluable real-world experience through an optional paid internship. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of information and communication dynamics, prepared for diverse career paths in research, policy, media, and technology.