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Join the School of Communications, where expert educators bring their cutting-edge research and professional experience directly to the classroom.
Learn from specialists in political journalism, climate change reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Gain practical skills in news reporting, video and audio production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and news design, ensuring you're equipped for the modern media landscape.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Mac computer labs, radio studios, and a fully equipped TV studio. Your lecturers are seasoned industry professionals, offering insights and mentorship to prepare you for real-world challenges. Plus, at the end of the academic year, you'll have an eight-week internship with a media company gaining invaluable experience and connections.
Upon graduation, you'll join a distinguished alumni network that includes some of Ireland's top journalists. Your training will prepare you to thrive in newsrooms, as well as in policymaking, public affairs, broadcasting, content creation, the NGO sector, and public relations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Join the School of Communications, where expert educators bring their cutting-edge research and professional experience directly to the classroom.
Learn from specialists in political journalism, climate change reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Gain practical skills in news reporting, video and audio production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and news design, ensuring you're equipped for the modern media landscape.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Mac computer labs, radio studios, and a fully equipped TV studio. Your lecturers are seasoned industry professionals, offering insights and mentorship to prepare you for real-world challenges. Plus, at the end of the academic year, you'll have an eight-week internship with a media company gaining invaluable experience and connections.
Upon graduation, you'll join a distinguished alumni network that includes some of Ireland's top journalists. Your training will prepare you to thrive in newsrooms, as well as in policymaking, public affairs, broadcasting, content creation, the NGO sector, and public relations.
Admission Requirements
For specific admission requirements, please refer to the official DCU course page.
MA in Journalism
Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland
12 monthsProgramme duration
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Join the School of Communications, where expert educators bring their cutting-edge research and professional experience directly to the classroom.
Learn from specialists in political journalism, climate change reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Gain practical skills in news reporting, video and audio production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and news design, ensuring you're equipped for the modern media landscape.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Mac computer labs, radio studios, and a fully equipped TV studio. Your lecturers are seasoned industry professionals, offering insights and mentorship to prepare you for real-world challenges. Plus, at the end of the academic year, you'll have an eight-week internship with a media company gaining invaluable experience and connections.
Upon graduation, you'll join a distinguished alumni network that includes some of Ireland's top journalists. Your training will prepare you to thrive in newsrooms, as well as in policymaking, public affairs, broadcasting, content creation, the NGO sector, and public relations.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Journalism
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Join the School of Communications, where expert educators bring their cutting-edge research and professional experience directly to the classroom.
Learn from specialists in political journalism, climate change reporting, data journalism, gender studies in media, and journalism history. Gain practical skills in news reporting, video and audio production, mobile journalism (MoJo), and news design, ensuring you're equipped for the modern media landscape.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include Mac computer labs, radio studios, and a fully equipped TV studio. Your lecturers are seasoned industry professionals, offering insights and mentorship to prepare you for real-world challenges. Plus, at the end of the academic year, you'll have an eight-week internship with a media company gaining invaluable experience and connections.
Upon graduation, you'll join a distinguished alumni network that includes some of Ireland's top journalists. Your training will prepare you to thrive in newsrooms, as well as in policymaking, public affairs, broadcasting, content creation, the NGO sector, and public relations.
Admission Requirements
For specific admission requirements, please refer to the official DCU course page.
Scholarships
DCU International Merit Scholarships
Value
$2000
Deadline
1 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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