Dublin,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Journalism in Glasnevin Ireland | Dublin City University
Dublin City University
|
Glasnevin Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
16,500
(c. USD19,012.95)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
DCU's Master of Arts in Journalism offers students the chance to learn at Ireland's premier journalism and media institution, ranked among the world's top 200 programs. Your instructors are engaged in cutting-edge research, integrating their findings directly into classroom instruction. As part of the School of Communications, you'll learn from specialists covering political journalism, climate reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Beyond gaining contemporary perspectives on journalism's evolving role, you'll develop hands-on abilities in news writing, multimedia production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and publication design. Instruction occurs in advanced Mac laboratories, professional radio facilities, and a fully-equipped television studio. You'll collaborate with seasoned media professionals throughout the program and complete a six-week internship with a leading media outlet. Graduates join an influential alumni network featuring prominent figures in Irish media. This degree prepares you for immediate newsroom employment while also opening doors to careers in policy development, public relations, content strategy, nonprofit communications, broadcasting, and government affairs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to the MA in Journalism programme, successful applicants will have:
- A degree at the level of an Irish or UK Honours undergraduate degree (H2.2 or above) or equivalent
- Applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may also be considered. This includes discipline-specific knowledge and know-how; transferable skills; basic research competency; personal effectiveness.
English language Requirements
- IELTS ACADEMIC - Overall score 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking. Other sections scores 6.0 or above.
- TOEFL - Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above.
- CBTOEFL - Overall score 237 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
- TOEFL iBT - Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.
- English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) – Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Postgraduate: Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 176 in Speaking and Writing and 169 in Listening, Reading.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 63 in speaking and writing and 59 in listening and reading).
- Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.
Tuition
EUR
16,500