
Overview
Join the Journalism MA programme at Dublin City University , where expert educators bring their cutting-edge research and professional experience directly to the classroom.
Key Facts
Learn from specialists in political journalism, climate change reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Gain practical skills in news reporting, video and audio production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and news design, ensuring you're equipped for the modern media landscape.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Mac computer labs, radio studios, and a fully equipped TV studio. Your lecturers are seasoned industry professionals, offering insights and mentorship to prepare you for real-world challenges. Plus, at the end of the academic year, you'll have a six-week internship with a media company gaining invaluable experience and connections.
Upon graduation, you'll join a distinguished alumni network that includes some of Ireland's top journalists. Your training will prepare you to thrive in newsrooms, as well as in policymaking, public affairs, broadcasting, content creation, the NGO sector, and public relations.
Careers
The skills you'll develop in this programme—clear, rapid and accurate writing, along with the ability to process information swiftly—will prepare you for a diverse array of careers, extending beyond journalism.
Our programme equips you with versatile skills that open doors to a multitude of career paths, reflecting the diverse and evolving landscape of modern communication.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- News Reporting
- News Editing
- Social and Mobile Journalism
- Radio Journalism
- Networked News
- Newsday
- Communication Ethics
- Media Law
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- For admission to the MA in Journalism programme, successful applicants will have:
- • A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent
- • Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.
- • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Dublin City University and/or in Ireland, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
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International
17000 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17000 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
8900 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8900 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism.
Available Scholarships
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