Public Affairs & Political Communication Master's Conversion Course
Master strategic communication, political campaigns, and advocacy in this Level 9 conversion master's program.
Best for:Best for graduates and professionals from diverse disciplines looking to transition into political communication, public affairs, and advocacy.
Overview
The Public Affairs & Political Communication conversion course at Technological University Dublin is a one-year postgraduate master's program focused on strategic communication, electoral campaigns, branding, and NGO advocacy. Delivered on campus at the Grangegorman East Quad, the curriculum equips students from diverse academic backgrounds with specialized practical skills through coursework and professional internships. The program combines theoretical study with hands-on placements alongside members of the Oireachtas. Candidates are evaluated through holistic admissions, including prior qualifications or recognition of prior learning, alongside structured interviews.
What you'll do
- Attend lectures and seminars on Mondays and Thursdays at the Grangegorman campus
- Complete a professional internship with a member of the Oireachtas on Tuesdays and Wednesdays across semesters
- Earn 90 ECTS credits through coursework, assessments, and practical projects
- Engage in case studies and practical simulations concerning electoral and advocacy campaigns
Requirements
Degree required: Honours bachelor's degree with at least a 2.2, or equivalent, in any discipline
Degree offered: Master of Arts (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; minimum IELTS (Academic) average score of 7.5 with no component below 6.0, or equivalent evidence for non-native speakers
Instruction: English
- Ability to undertake postgraduate-level academic coursework and writing
- Willingness to participate in professional internship placements
- Aptitude for strategic communication and public affairs concepts
- Open to holders of an honours bachelor's degree (2.2 or higher) in any discipline
- Final-year undergraduate students may apply
- Mature applicants and those without an undergraduate degree may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Submit an application through the official technological university application portal. Qualified candidates will be invited for monthly interviews conducted between January and June.
- CV
- Undergraduate transcripts
- English language proficiency evidence where applicable
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