DCU’s BA in Journalism is a top degree in Ireland designed to equip you with practical skills in reporting and writing for different media as well as providing you with essential knowledge in politics, law, ethics, society and culture. This degree will really appeal to you if you have an enquiring mind because the world needs journalists to analyse, examine and reveal how things work and what the future holds for people.
Here at DCU we believe in creating journalists who will tell stories that will help people in Ireland, and around the world, find the best way forward. On this degree you will cover the theory behind journalism and communications to help you understand your role as a journalist and the vital role journalism plays in society.
Building your journalism skills
Our Journalism degree focuses on three essentials:
practical skills such as video and audio production, news gathering, fact-checking, presenting and writing for different platforms (digital, social, print and broadcast)
knowledge of people, institutions and ethical principles needed as context
academic studies of law, politics and society to sharpen your critical thinking
Learn from the best
As a journalist, you often have to absorb information quickly, relate facts to the bigger picture and work to a tight deadline. Many of our lecturers are or have been practising journalists who are familiar with the profession and will help you develop the necessary skills to succeed in journalism.
INTRA eight-week placement
As a DCU journalism student, you will take part in an 8-week placement with a media organisation through DCU’s INTRA internship programme in the final year of your degree, where you can put your skills and learnings into practice.
Writing skills
This degree requires a minimum of H4 in English. We also recommend that you have an interest in writing, reading and all kinds of media and current affairs.
Careers
Today media employers expect new recruits to be skilled in video and audio production, reporting, social media engagement, web design, writing, presenting and producing, in all media formats.
DCU's BA in Journalism has been designed to produce such multi-skilled graduates. Your ability to write clearly, quickly and accurately, and to process information speedily will equip you for a wide range of careers, not just those in journalism.
Your communication skills and critical thinking will also be valuable in the public service, in non-governmental organisations, in public relations, in the commercial sector, and in organisations connected with international development.
