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Bachelor in Journalism (BA) - Dublin City University
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Bachelor in Journalism (BA) - Dublin City University

Dublin City University
DublinIreland
On campus
Full-time
Free
Duration
3 Years
Language
English

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Program Description

DCU’s bachelor in Journalism (BA) is a top degree in Ireland designed to equip you with practical skills in reporting and writing for different media as well as provide you with essential knowledge in politics, law, ethics, society, and culture.

This bachelor in Journalism (BA) will really appeal to you if you have an inquiring mind because the world needs journalists to analyze, examine and reveal how things work and what the future holds for people.

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Curriculum

Year 1

Journalism in Society

Journalism History

Introduction to Newswriting and Reporting

Radio Journalism

Digital Media Skills

Critical Thinking and Independent Learning

Ethics and Regulation

Journalism Studies

Reporting and Mobile Journalism

Introduction to Politics and Public Affairs

Year 2

Case Studies in Investigative Journalism

News Design

Feature Writing

Media Law

Networked News

Podcasting

Advanced Reporting

Crime, Policing and the Media

Photojournalism

Video Journalism

Data Journalism

Cultural Journalism

Year 3

Newsdays

Journalism Portfolio

Video Storytelling

Project/Dissertation

News Editing

Media, Sport and Society

Press and Public Relations

Perspective on Political and Financial Journalism

Uaneen Module (DCU’s Leadership and Engagement Module)

Climate Change and the Media

Peace and Conflict Journalism

Journalism Opportunities and Innovation

Research for Journalists

INTRA placement

Jobs - Careers

  • Journalism/Reporting
  • Researcher
  • Editing/Sub-editing
  • Production
  • Corporate Communications
  • Presenting/Broadcasting
  • TV/Radio
  • Public Relations
  • Public Service
  • Politics Advocacy/Campaigning
  • Not for Profit
  • Consultancy/Agency
  • Web Content Management
  • Feature Writing/Magazines
  • Advertising/Copywriting
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