Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Journalism

As a prospective journalist, you have a profound sense of curiosity about the world and an ability to analyse and reveal how things work through clear, concise and engaging stories. You have the ability to absorb large amounts of information quickly, to relate facts to the bigger picture, and to work to deadline. You’re excited at the prospect of learning how to tell stories across a range of platforms from social to mobile to broadcast.

A niche of journalism can be found to suit most interests. In all areas of life, from business to politics, from culture to religion, from sports to lifestyles, the public looks to journalism for context. Your aim will be to inform, but can also be to entertain or educate.

DCU’s Journalism degree focuses on three essentials: practical skills such as video, audio and writing for different platforms (digital, social, print and broadcast); knowledge of people, institutions and ethical principles needed as context; and academic studies of law, politics and society to sharpen your critical thinking.

Why do this course?

• Explore a theoretical understanding of communication, media and society while learning to engage in storytelling across multiple platforms
• Benefit from production modules in social, mobile, audio, imaging and video
• Participate in and contribute to the longest running undergraduate degree of its type in Ireland, with a reputation for academic and creative excellence
• Learn from staff with professional experience in the fields of social, digital, broadcast and print media, academic research and teaching
• Experience working life through an eight-week internship in a media organisation