Program Overview

Master of Science in Creative Commercial Communications

Overview

The MSc in Creative Commercial Communications is the result of a unique partnership between TU Dublin and The Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland (IAPI) and has been developed with extensive contributions from both industry and academia. It provides career-focused continuous professional development for creative commercial communications professionals and aims to provide strategic, analytical, and leadership skills informed by industry engagement.

Course Details

TU Code

TU335

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Science

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

1 Year

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Online

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Aungier Street

Fees

€3,500 Total Fee

Minimum Entry Requirements

Candidates applying for the MSc in Creative Commercial Communications (Top-Up) must hold a minimum second-class honours (2.2) in the PG Diploma in Creative Commercial Communications or the PG Diploma in Advertising and Digital Communications.

Applicants not meeting the normal entry requirements but with relevant prior experiential learning may be proposed by the Programme Director for exceptional entry by submitting an Exceptional Entry application to the sub-committee of College Board.

Note

Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses, satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study, applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.

Course Content

This course is delivered over two semesters and comprises 30 ECTS credits of two modules, Business Research Methods (5 credits) and Creative Commercial Communications Consultancy Project.

Module Listing

• Year One
  • Semester 1
    • Business Research Methods [Mandatory]
  • Semester 2
    • Creative Commercial Communications Consultancy Project [Mandatory]

Schedule

This programme is delivered over two semesters. The Business Research Methods module is taught in the first semester, where lectures take place online in the evening. The second aspect of the course is the Consultancy Project, which is self-directed with academic supervision and a mentor from industry guiding progress. The Consultancy Project brings learning together in a meaningful way while giving the student the opportunity to conduct individual research, which is specialized in nature and can be customized. It is the key programme component enabling students to realize a significant piece of individual research.

Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, may only apply for part-time programs that are exclusively offered online. Applications for courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed, and the application fee will not be refunded.

Applications for exclusively online courses can be made under the following guidelines:

• Standard Part-Time Rate: Non-EU students can apply and pay tuition fees at the standard part-time rate for the chosen program.
• No Student Visa Required: Non-EU students applying for 100% online part-time courses do not require a student visa for Ireland.
• No Residency Status Needed: Applicants do not need to possess any residency status in Ireland to be eligible for online programs as there is no requirement to travel to Ireland.