Program Overview
The Interactive Media at University College Cork is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Interactive Media programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 9,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cork, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Interactive Media programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Authoring
- Digital Publishing and Hypermedia Systems
- Graphics and Graphic Design
- Audio and Sound Engineering
- Digital Video Capture and Packaging
- 3D Graphics and Modelling
- Project
- Future and Emerging Interaction Technologies
- Animation
- Image Processing
- Internet-based Applications
- Digital Video Compression and Delivery
- Human Computer Interaction
- Mobile Multimedia
- Audio Processing
- Speech Processing
- Interactive Visualisation
- Intelligent Media Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
Graduates of any discipline who have achieved at least a Second Class Grade II Honours degree, or those with an equivalent professional qualification, are eligible to apply, provided there is no significant overlap between their previous courses of study and the content of this course. Significant overlap may occur where candidates have pursued a Computer Science course with significant multimedia or digital media content. In these cases the selection committe with decide the eligibilty of the candidate. Applicants applying under quivalence will require approval from the Faculty of Science.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL equivalent
Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College Cork directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College Cork
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
University College Cork is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months