MA in Journalism and Public Relations

The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is designed to be delivered on a full-time basis over one calendar year and on a part-time basis over 2 years. Learners on the MA programme complete 11 taught modules plus a dissertation. The programme is intended to provide a continuous development experience for learners, in which academic reflection is combined with gaining practical and professional mastery of this dynamic and engaging field. The first semester of this programme is designed to be commonly taught with MA Journalism learners while the second semester offers Public Relations specialisms. The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism & Public Relations consists of the 11 mandatory modules and does not include a dissertation.

Mandatory Modules
 

• Communications and Audience Theories
• Corporate Communications
• Dissertation
• Media Law and Ethics
• MoJo: Mobile Video Journalism
• Online Media: Creation, Curation
• Political Communications and Public Affairs
• Public Relations Theory and Practice
• Radio Production
• Research Methods
• Sociology of the Media
• Writing and Editing: News, Features, Content

Entry Requirements
 

• A primary degree (2.2) in any discipline and interview
• In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including February 2022.

Tuition Fees

Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland

General Fee Information 

An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below. The fees below relate to Year 1 fees only.

Study Mode: Full-Time Dublin 
EUR 8,000.00

Irish/EU citizens, living abroad
General Fee Information 

An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below.

Study Mode: Full-Time
EUR 9,000.

International

General Fee Information 
 

• An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted.
• Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted.

Career Progression

Through the MA in Journalism and Public Relation, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a diverse range of media. Graduates of this programme are regularly employed as PR practitioners and media content creators in public relations firms and in the press and communications departments of companies and NGOs. Graduates also work as journalists, news researchers and broadcast production managers across web, radio, TV, video and print media. A sample of recent graduates’ job titles include:
 

• PR Account Executive
• Broadcast Journalist
• Content and Community Manager
• Communications Consultant
• Digital Engagement Officer
• Junior PR Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• News Research Assistant