🇮🇪Ireland · Griffith College
MA in Public Relations and Digital Communications
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1–1.5 years · Intakes: September, February
Updated 13 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €16,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 7.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Tuition Fee
€16,000
৳2,251,840 BDT
Application Fee
€0
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Deadline
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMA in Public Relations and Digital Communications
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – Dublin Main Campus
Duration1 year (September) / 1.5 years (February)
IntakesSeptember, February
DisciplinePublic Relations & Digital Communications
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Requirement (Main)
- A Level 8 honours bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2.2 award, or an accepted international equivalent
- Griffith College does not publish a fixed Bangladesh grade conversion for this programme; International Admissions confirms equivalence to the Irish 2.2 standard case by case
Note
Admission remains subject to Griffith College’s assessment of academic equivalence, prior learning and any additional supporting evidence requested during review.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 | No band below 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 5.0 | Reading 4.5; Writing 5.0; Listening 4.5; Speaking 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | No band below 55 |
| Duolingo English Test | 130–135 | No band below 120 |
Notes
- These are Griffith College’s direct-entry standards for postgraduate Journalism and Communications programmes. The overall score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: Griffith College’s current table uses the revised 1–6 scale introduced on 26 January 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible non-EU offer-holders may be considered for the limited Griffith Global Excellence Scholarship, providing a 50% tuition reduction when an applicable round is open. This MA is also listed among Griffith College’s eligible Government of Ireland scholarship programmes.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- September study lasts one year, while the February intake lasts 1.5 years.
- Non-EU tuition is €16,000. Additional charges include €200 annual student services, a 2% learner protection charge and a €200 QQI award fee. September starts pay €250 administration; February starts pay €125 in February and €250 the following September.
- The NUJ- and PRII-accredited programme has nine mandatory modules, two electives and a dissertation. Study covers PR strategy, corporate and political communications, crisis response, digital content, podcasting, mobile video and multiplatform writing.
- Submit photo ID, degree certificate and transcripts, and English evidence. Griffith College controls admission and scholarships; Irish authorities control visa and immigration decisions.
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