Are you interested in exploring how culture, media and politics shape our world? Are you curious about what drives innovation and future trends? DCU’s BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation is a unique degree where you will gain in-depth knowledge in three disciplines - culture, media and politics - whilst also developing key competencies to underpin your success in a wide variety of careers.

On this course you will:

• explore the meaning and power of culture
• examine the hugely influential role played by media and technology in society
• and you’ll learn about national and international political systems

Is this course for me?

If you’re stimulated by learning how to design creative approaches to social issues and you’re keen to have flexibility to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities that enable you to carve out your own career path, then this is the course for you.

Three or four year degree

You can complete the BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation degree in three years, or choose to take an extra year either to study abroad or complete an INTRA placement.

Careers

There is a pressing need for graduates who are future-focused, problem solvers, critical thinkers, excellent communicators, highly digitally literate, creative, ethically aware, as well as reflective and empathetic. DCU’s BA in Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation explicitly targets these competencies, ensuring that you will develop and be able to demonstrate the skills and attributes which are highly sought after by employers. The unique combination of key transferable skills and discipline-specific expertise ensures that you will be equipped to carve your own unique career path in an increasingly unscripted labour market and across a variety of sectors.

Career Areas

• Digital and Traditional Media
• Public Relations
• Marketing
• Politics
• Policy Development
• Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Strategic Consultancy
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Creative and Cultural Industries
• International Political and Commercial Organisations
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Career Prospects

• Media and Communications Specialist
• Political Advisor
• Diplomat
• Strategic Planning Executive
• Innovation Manager
• Social Entrepreneur
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Executive
• Trainer and Educator