Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Journalism in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
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Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
20,000
(c. USD23,238)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The MA Journalism program at University of Galway offers a cutting-edge, digital-centric curriculum designed to develop the multimedia expertise required for today's media landscape. This course prepares aspiring journalists for the dynamic news industry by providing foundational training in conventional print/broadcast journalism alongside modern competencies like social media strategy, audience engagement, data-driven reporting, mobile journalism, multimedia production, and content verification.
With its distinguished history in media education, University of Galway mandates all journalism students to complete intensive coursework in news writing, broadcasting, media legislation, political and economic studies, ethics, and regulatory frameworks. Students can further specialize through elective courses such as Feature Writing, Data Visualization, or Investigative Justice Reporting.
Professional Pathways
This degree equips graduates for diverse journalism careers across platforms, with alumni securing positions at major Irish media outlets like RTE, Newstalk, The Irish Times, and regional publications/broadcasters. Career paths span traditional reporting and editing to emerging fields like data analysis, digital content creation, and audience growth strategies. Graduates also find success in related sectors including public relations, policy development, advocacy, and political communication.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be accepted you must have a minimum Second Class Honours degree (ideally at 2.1 honours or higher) or equivalent. To apply, send your CV, a personal statement of no more than 500 words detailing your interest in the programme and your career aspirations, and at least one sample of your work, for example, a blog post, student media, short piece for radio, television or other media. We also welcome applications from people with prior experience in journalism looking to update their skills.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 7 overall, no less than 6.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 185 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 185 overall; TOEFL: 95 overall (20 Listening, 20 Speaking, 24 Writing, 19 Reading); Pearson PTE: 65 overall, no less than 61 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
20,000