Module: Political Communication: INTRA Placement

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Political Communication: INTRA Placement
Module Code	POL1011 (ITS: CM5965)
Faculty	Communications	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

Description

In this module students apply knowledge and skills learned during the MA Political Communication Programme in an employment environment and critically reflect on their experience. INTRA formally integrates the student's academic study with closely co-ordinated realistic jobs, based on the work abilities of the student and the objectives of each programme. The student develops an understanding of the professional, practical world of industry. The blending of theory and practice also increases student motivation and allows a clearer view of a career path. Students will typically be based in a workplace relevant to the MA Political Communication programme for a two to three month period. Those currently in related employment will – subject to approval of their employer and the MAP Programme Chair – use this workplace for their INTRA. Students who do not obtain an industry placement may be offered the possibility of working on a related research project.

Learning Outcomes

1. Synthesise the learning from the MA Programme and apply that knowledge to real-life environments
2. Apply university-acquired knowledge and critical thinking to the work placement;
3. Reflect on learning outcomes from a critical event(s) during the module and relate to a work environment;
4. Critically evaluate their contribution to the workplace and reflect constructively on their own development and skills.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	11734	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	INTRA	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Mark O'Brien	Module Teacher	Kevin Rafter, Lorna Galligan

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	Students will complete a professional portfolio based on their Intra Placement or current relevant employment (subject to approval by the Programme Chair)	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Indicative Reading List

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