If you want to begin a career as a journalist in the print or broadcasting areas, this hands-on course gives you the practical, real-world experience you need to succeed. This three year full-time degree programme expands your knowledge and skills in the changing and dynamic world of journalism. Media-based training, both practical and academic, is central to the course as you prepare a career in the media. You’ll learn to work in real journalistic situations – in print and broadcasting – over the course of six semesters.

With significant growth in the general Irish media and communications sector, particularly in online news media and social media, there are good employment prospects for graduates of this programme. The performance and resilience of local radio stations and regional news media publications alongside a dynamic magazine and TV sector also offers many entry level opportunities for graduates.