Journalism & New Media Content

Course Description

The Higher Diploma in Arts in Journalism & New Media Content was co-designed and is delivered in partnership with South East Technological University (SETU) Carlow. It is a programme designed to attract, train and educate those who wish to have careers as writers in the cognate fields of journalism, content creation, media and communications; anywhere where precision and facts are vital to the success and empowerment of employers, audiences and democracy.



The programme is also aimed at those already working in media and journalism who might want to engage with deeper views and new methods to improve and expand their practice. Each module is designed to provide a comprehensive education and training in the skills, competencies and knowledge needed to become a journalist and/or media content creator.



Students will learn to construct stories factually, engagingly, and appropriately for different media platforms and audiences. Students will go beyond the mere training needed to write accurately in the journalistic mode and further their practice by engaging with advanced academic work to unveil deeper knowledge about the theory and practice of journalism and media writing.



This course is validated by SETU



Who is this course for?

The programme is aimed at those already working in media and journalism who might want gain a formal qualification or to engage with deeper views and new methods to improve and expand their practice. It is also ideal for those looking to start their career in journalism or media content creation.

The programme comprises the following modules:



News Gathering and Reporting

Feature Writing

Media Law, Values and Ethics

Media Entrepreneurship

Reporting and Publication

Broadcasting

Digital Journalism and Storytelling

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification at a 2.2 award level and who have relevant work experience and or other certificates and qualifications may also be considered through the Institute’s RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience may be considered and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through RPL procedures.



SETU reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview programme.

Apply via SETU

12 months; 2 semesters



Delivery

Blended– most classes delivered online with some Saturday workshops on campus



Indicative Timetable

Tuesday and Thursday 18:30 – 21:30, plus some Saturday workshops in semester 2

Start Date September

Career Opportunities

It is recognised that the journalism and media landscape is undergoing enormous changes and that traditional content, consumers and modes of production are evolving rapidly. The structure and content of this programme recognizes the need to prepare graduates for these challenges. The ability to reflect on one’s own practice is a core element of many modules.



Graduates from this programme have progressed their careers in broadcasting, podcasting, print journalism, marketing and content creation.