Dublin City University - DCU
speciality: Marketing

Dublin City University excels at preparing students for the real world through its forward-thinking programs and emphasis on employability. The campus is modern, with excellent facilities that cater to both academic and social needs. Professors are approachable and bring practical insights into the classroom, ensuring students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also skills that matter in professional settings. The university offers numerous extracurricular activities, from clubs to networking events, creating a well-rounded student experience. Located in Dublin, it also provides easy access to a vibrant city full of opportunities. DCU is ideal for anyone aiming to thrive in their studies and beyond.

I enjoyed studying for the MA in Social Media Communications at DCU. There are a couple of reasons why I loved it so much. Firstly, I could choose if I want to study it full-time (one year) or part-time (2 years). This was one of the most important factors that I have chosen for the programme. Secondly, the choice of modules was so good and specifically selected, that I think they succeeded in including all the main assets of what is social media in general. Thirdly, the lecturers were so friendly and up-to-date with the social media realm and trends. Plus, they were so open-minded when it came to discussions and debates and they even gave us projects and essays with interesting topics. On the other hand, there is just one thing that I did not enjoy that much, or that I would change in the future, which is that there is no practical module for any of the subjects that we studied. Not even a practical project or a collaborative project with some PR or marketing agencies. I would have loved it during the programme or at the end of it, to have some discussions with some freelancers, companies or different brands which could have given us a chance to prove our work and skills and give us a chance for an internship or a Graduate Programme. Overall, I would recommend this Master Programme to anyone who is passionate about social media and communication and wants to specialise in this specific communication area, which is social media.