MA in Journalism & Media Communications
This Masters programme delivers a comprehensive syllabus of media skills designed to equip you with the key practical competencies needed to work in a professional media environment today
This Masters programme delivers a comprehensive syllabus of media skills designed to equip you with the key practical competencies needed to work in a professional media environment today
The MA in Journalism & Media Communications is conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period and allows students to develop their own study path through the selection of elective modules. The course programme is designed with input from Irish journalists, academics and media practitioners and offers a comprehensive multimedia syllabus that is relevant to current and emerging job opportunities, and reflective of technical, creative, social and market developments.
You will gain a solid understanding of media theory, research methods and media law and ethics.
You will significantly develop your writing, production and communication skills, exploring areas like reporting, feature writing and investigative journalism.
You will be challenged in real journalistic situations in print, broadcast and online media in a media working environment through work with the college magazine, online publications and radio station.
You will have the opportunity to create a professional portfolio of your writing, radio output as well as video and photography work to show future employers.
You are assured of excellent teaching practices, using industry standard techniques and technologies.
Course Highlights
Industry links to leading media outlets
Multi Award Winners
State of the art studios and facilities
NUJ press pass
Choice of Elective Modules
Campus Information
Dublin Main Campus
Intakes
- Feb
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Griffith College Careers Office is committed to providing Careers Supports to all students. For Students there are career resources (CV/Cover Letter Templates, Interview Tips, Guides to using Social Media for your Job Search), Careers Appointments, Job Vacancies and News & Events. For Employers we provide a Free Vacancy Advertisement Service to our Students.
Griffith College Careers Office is located in room D202 and is committed to providing Careers Supports to all students. For Students there are career resources (CV/Cover Letter Templates, Interview Tips, Guides to using Social Media for your Job Search), Careers Appointments, Job Vacancies and News & Events.
For Employers we provide a Free Vacancy Advertisement Service to our Students.Griffith College Careers Office is located in room D202 and is committed to providing Careers Supports to all students. For Students there are career resources (CV/Cover Letter Templates, Interview Tips, Guides to using Social Media for your Job Search), Careers Appointments, Job Vacancies and News & Events. For Employers we provide a Free Vacancy Advertisement Service to our Students.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
14000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 45 EUR