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Master of Climate Change in Policy, Media and Society

Dublin City University

Dublin, Ireland
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-year master's on climate policy, media coverage and society.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (8): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Climate Change in Policy
Media and Society. Apply analytical
research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.

Career outcomes

Policy advisor
policy maker
public servant
communications consultant

Curriculum

Students study the interplay of climate change
policy-making
media communication and societal responses
including climate policy and law and how the media covers climate issues. The programme suits graduates of science
engineering
communication
social and political science
and government staff.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent in a discipline relevant to the programme
Typically second class honours grade 1 (2.1)
Some programmes accept 2.2
Programme-specific subject or professional requirements apply
English proficiency evidence (IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 92
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63).
Grade/academic selection criteria: Programme-specific
Typically a second class honours (2.1) bachelor's degree or equivalent (some programmes accept 2.2 in exceptional cases
E.g. MSc Business Analytics and AI
Executive MBA 2.1 plus 3 years' management experience). No GPA scale published.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent, in a discipline relevant to the programme (e.g. MSc Computing: 2.1 in computer science, computing or computer applications; MSc Accounting: accounting degree with CAP1 exemptions); certified transcripts for all years; the professional Master of Education also needs Teaching Council subject-registration requirements.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 92
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 63
Cambridge 176
Oxford Test of English 140
IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Climate Change in Policy
Media and Society admission requirements at Dublin City University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	€17,743 EUR
Application fee	€70 EUR
Deposit	€750 EUR

Program details

Campus	Dublin (campus not stated on programme page)
Faculty or school	Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department	School of Law and Government
Teaching language	English
Credit value	150
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	8
Scholarship note	Dublin City University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Dec 2026
20 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.