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.

DCU’s School of Communications has just been ranked in the top 200 communications schools internationally. The only ranked Irish media/communications School in the QS ranking.

The BA in Journalism programme is an ideal course for any motivated student wishing to pursue a career in media, whether in print, online, radio or television. The diverse range of modules teaches students the history of journalism and the modern skills needed in today’s media workplace such as news gathering, fact-checking, presenting, audio production and feature writing.

The award-winning campus student newspaper, radio and TV stations compliment the skills taught within the programme and offer hands-on, creative outlets for students to apply what they have learned in their lectures.

In a competitive media workplace, the 8-week INTRA placement helps to bridge the gap between university and employment, giving students the chance to impress editors and get their work published in national media titles such as the Irish Times, Irish Independent TheJournal.ie and RTÉ. Honing modern, up-to-date skills in areas like MOJO, Digital and Data Journalism, the DCU journalism programme offers students the perfect opportunity to forge a successful career in media and communications, whether in news, sport, lifestyle or business.