MA Journalism

The MA Journalism at University of Galway is an innovative, digital-first journalism programme focusing on key multimedia skills needed to work in the new media era. The programme aims to train journalists to work in the fast-paced world of journalism, equipping graduates with essential training in traditional reporting skills for print/online and broadcast, as well as new media training in social media, audience development and analytics, data journalism, ‘MoJo’, multimedia, social video, podcasting and verification.

University of Galway has a long tradition of journalism training and all journalism students are required to undertake a rigorous programme of news writing and reporting, broadcasting, media law, politics, economics and current affairs, ethics and regulation, and can choose from a suite of optional elective modules to give them specialist knowledge in niche areas. These elective modules include Features Journalism, Data and Visualisation, Business and Financial Journalism, or Investigating Miscarriages of Justice.

Journalism classes take place in the digital newsroom and broadcast studios, completely refurbished in 2019. NUI Galway has partnerships with all major national media organisations and all students are guaranteed a six-eight week work placement as part of their studies, in semester three (circa May/June).

International Journalism and Human Rights stream
This new stream within our MA Journalism programme is aimed at students interested in a career as a foreign correspondent, and those passionate about human rights. If you take this stream you will follow the same structure as the MA Journalism but will have additional options in international news – including guest sessions from leading journalists such as Honorary Professor Orla Guerin of BBC News. You will also be able to undertake modules taught by the Irish Centre for Human Rights, including human rights law, peace operations, and climate justice. 

Global Business and Financial Journalism stream
This new specialised stream of our MA Journalism programme is ideally suited for students interested in an international career reporting on the global economy. If you choose this stream you will specialise in economic reporting and take a deep dive into covering areas such as personal finance and consumer affairs, banking, company reporting, and the markets including currencies, equities, bonds and commodities. You will also have an opportunity to undertake the Bloomberg BMC certification.

Scholarships available
Find out about our Postgraduate Scholarships here.