Journalism University of Galway

Overview

The MA Journalism at University of Galway  is designed for individuals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work as journalists in a fast-changing media industry. Whether you are a recent graduate seeking to build specialist training, a professional looking to change career direction, or someone already working in communications who wishes to sharpen their reporting skills, this programme will prepare you for the demands of modern journalism. 

Careers

Graduates of the MA Journalism are highly sought after in Ireland and internationally across a wide range of media industries. The combination of practical newsroom training, academic study, and professional placements ensures students graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to enter competitive news and communications roles. 

Alumni work in national and regional newspapers, radio and television stations, digital-first outlets, wire services, and international broadcasters. Many also move into communications, NGOs, politics, cultural organisations, and digital media roles. Typical early career positions include reporter, sub-editor, broadcast producer, digital content creator, researcher, and communications officer. With experience, graduates progress into senior posts such as editor, correspondent, features writer, documentary maker, or newsroom manager. 

Employers value the advanced writing, multimedia production, data analysis, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making skills developed on the programme. The ability to work under pressure, adapt to new technologies, and produce high-quality journalism across platforms prepares graduates for the realities of today’s media environment. The journalism profession is evolving rapidly, with strong growth in digital and multimedia roles, audience engagement, and data-driven reporting. Skills in verification, investigative methods, and multimedia storytelling are in demand across media, NGOs, and corporate communication sectors. The programme also provides an excellent foundation for further academic research, and many graduates have gone on to doctoral study and academic posts in Ireland and internationally.