Students of the BA in Journalism and New Media learn core practical journalism skills and, through the study of two specialised subjects, develop their capacities to engage critically with society and the structures of power that operate within it. The course will equip you with a wide range of workplace-focussed skills including: reporting; feature writing; investigative reporting; layout and design, text editing; how to start and manage a magazine and shorthand. You will learn how to apply these skills to print, broadcast journalism and new media - on-line journalism and podcasting.

Careers open to you with a degree in Journalism and New Media include; Journalist Editor Technical Writer Public Relations TV Journalist Broadcaster You will be well-equipped to work in the fast-changing media world that has been transformed by new technology. You will have excellent writing, editing and research skills. The application of these skills to print, on-line journalism and broadcast journalism is a major part of the programme. You will be equipped to work in: National and local newspapers National and local radio eCommerce and ePublishing Communications and public relations Media production, media research Research and teaching at third level