Universities Ireland TU Dublin Courses BA (Honours) Journalism

BA (Honours) Journalism
at TU Dublin

Dublin, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 13,500
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 7 TOEFL: 100

Program Overview

Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or news websites, or preparing news for broadcast. This four-year course offers you the opportunity to learn all of the skills you need to work in the media – whether in TV or radio broadcasting, creating content and news online, or producing content for newspapers, magazines or social media platforms.

 You’ll learn to research, write, present courses, report on major events, investigate, report on breaking news, edit copy, produce and edit audio and video, report to camera, and interview across platforms. You’ll also gain a critical understanding of the role of journalism in a democratic society.

 Subjects include News Reporting, Photo-Journalism, Digital Media Skills, Sports, Crime & Science Reporting, Media Law, News Production, Layout & Design, Broadcast & Online Journalism, Local News Reporting, Radio, and TV Presentation. You’ll work on The Liberty newspaper online and offline, and produce radio and video journalism.

The School of Media publishes and broadcasts student work during the academic year through newspapers, websites, podcasts and courses.

Course Content
Year 1

The overall structure is based around two areas of study: Journalism Practice and Critical Studies.

Journalism Practice:

Journalism practice provides a full and thorough grounding in media skills. Students work on reporting, analysis and commentary across online, print, radio, and television. Classes simulate a professional working environment and students learn how to produce magazines, podcasts, online news websites, multi-media packages, radio programs, video packages, photo-journalism, multi-media projects, and data-based journalism.

Critical Studies:

Critical studies provide an overview of journalism in its social, political and historical context. Through this aspect of the course students also develop an appreciation of subjects such as politics, economics and law. The aim here is to develop a critical academic approach to journalism, which will facilitate rigorous analysis of journalism practice. Academic and practical aspects of the course are integrated throughout the four years.
- Academic Writing Media Studies
- Crime & Science Reporting
- Digital Media Skills
- Media History
- Media Law
- News Reporting
- Photo-Journalism
- Sports
Year 2
- Broadcast & Online Journalism Local News Reporting
- Layout & Design for Print
- News Production
- Radio Package
- TV Presentation
Students work on The Liberty newspaper and website, Clicnews website and develop their T and radio skills.

Year 3

Students will continue to produce The Liberty online and offline, and produce radio and video journalism a well as taking courses in journalism research and investigative reporting, data journalism and advanced photojournalism. Critical studies modules will examine globalised journalism, advanced aspects of media law, and documentary studies.

Year 4

Students work independently on projects including media entrepreneurship and online multi-media project work. Students will complete two major pieces of work, a journalistic project for a selected medium and a journalism related dissertation as well as media management
Entry Requirement
HSC XII: CBSE, ICSE, Kolkata or Tamil Nadu boards with an overall average of 70% or above.
HSC XII: West Bengal board with an overall average of 58% or above.
HSC XII: Maharashtra or Gujarat boards with an overall average of 75% or above.
HSC XII: All other state boards with an overall average of 80%+ or above.
Successful completion of Standard XI with 55% OR successful completion of Standard XII 50% plus successful completion of TU Dublin Foundation or another recognised pre-university foundation with relevant subjects and 60% - 65%.
Successful completion of 1 year of a Indian degree with average of 55% with relevant subjects at a recognised third-level or higher education institution in addition to completion of senior high school. This assessment will be on a case-by-case basis.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£13500 per year

Career Prospect

Broadcast Journalist (TV or radio)
Online Journalist
Video Journalist
Sports Journalist
Radio Presenter
Radio Researcher
Documentary-Maker
Social Media Editor
Editorial Assistant
Magazine Editor or Journalist
Newspaper Journalist
Production Journalist
Online Community Manager

Your knowledge and skills will be useful in jobs such as Communications or Multimedia Specialist, Public Relations Officer, Publishing Assistant, Advertising Copywriter.
A journalism education will also open up opportunities in fields such as communications, public relations, social media management, online content management, advertising, marketing, digital content production, digital marketing, consumer research, NGOs and charities, the civil service, semi-state bodies.

Cost Of Studying At TU Dublin

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

Loans Sanctioned

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BA (Honours) Journalism at TU Dublin