Journalism
Incorporating MA in Journalism, Sport pathway (New)
The MA in Journalism aims to equip graduates with the high-level research skills essential to all kinds of journalism, a solid appreciation of the ethical and legal issues in the profession and a critical understanding of how the media operates. Students will also gain practical experience of what it feels like to work as a journalist by completing assignments to deadline while on the course. The MA in Journalism now incorporates a specialised MA in Journalism, Sport pathway option.
Subjects taught
Programme Content
Autumn Semester
• Journalistic Writing for News
• Professional Skills for Journalism and Team Project
• Introduction to Radio Journalism
• Media Law
Spring Semester
• Advanced Journalistic Writing (News and Features)
• Investigating Current Issues in Irish Journalism
• Researching Media
• Broadcasting and Multimedia Journalism
Summer Semester
Dissertation Project
MA in Journalism, Sport pathway
Autumn Semester
• Journalistic Writing, Sport
• Sports Communications
• Introduction to Broadcasting, Sport
• Media Law
Spring Semester
• Advanced Sports Writing
• Media, Sport and Society
• Advanced broadcasting, Sport
• Researching Media
Summer Semester
Dissertation
Entry requirements
Applicants for the MA should normally possess a primary degree in any discipline with at least Second Class Honours Grade 2 (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants should have a high standard of written English. No previous experience in journalism is necessary. However, applicants who have had articles published, or experience in broadcasting should include this in the application.
Application dates
What to Upload with your Application
Qualification transcripts and certificates
A copy of your birth certificate or passport
Supporting statement
CV
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate
Duration
1 Year Full-Time Or 2 Years Part-Time.
Enrolment dates
Start Date: 09/Sep/2019