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Journalism – (M.A.)
Dublin City University
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| Application Deadline: | April 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,841 ≈ € 13,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin City University
The Masters in Journalism provides wide-ranging training and education for those interested in the profession of journalism and related fields. It balances practical, theoretical, technical and analytical elements to address the changing media environment and the new, and increasingly diverse, demands being made on entrants to journalism. Upon completion you will have the in-depth knowledge and aptitude to pursue a successful journalism career.
Two scholarships are potentially available for the MA in Journalism: the Veronica Guerin Memorial Scholarship (deadline April 14, 2011) and the John Thompson Marketing & Media Scholarships (deadline March 31, 2011).
Aims and Objectives:
* To train people to be critical journalists across evolving media platforms.
* To equip you with the skills necessary to sustain serious journalism that engages successfully with a broad range of readers and audiences, in print, online and across the airwaves.
Career Prospects:
Graduates of this programme work in a wide range of areas, including mainstream journalism, organisational representation and lobbying.
Contents
This one year, full-time programme consists of taught courses for two semesters, with a project or dissertation and a trainee placement over the summer period. The project/dissertation is a major piece of academic media research, focused on journalism or a major journalistic project.
All students receive training in print, online and broadcast journalism. Modules are marked, in part or in whole, by continuous assessment, namely essays, simulated newsroom exercises, preparation of features and news stories, online activities and seminar presentations. Examinations and in-class tests are also set in some modules.
You are required to take part in the INTRA programme, which provides a placement with a media organisation during the summer period. Satisfactory completion of the placement, including submission of a work report, is a prerequisite for the award of Masters.
* The longest-established Masters in Journalism programme in Ireland.
* Experienced and versatile lecturers.
* A broad mix of professional and intellectual training.
* Good working-relationships with media organisations, ensuring relevancy and up-to-the-minute content .
* An optimistic vision of the continuing need for serious journalism across all media platforms.
Candidates should note that entry to the programme is competitive, and the selection process includes shortlisting of candidates for interview on dates designated by the University. Shortlisted candidates book their interview date and time through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) website (
Interview slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. It is not possible to accommodate other interview dates. Telephone interviews are conducted only in exceptional circumstances and at the discretion of the School of Communications.
In order to maintain the strict fairness of the process, canvassing is forbidden and will result in disqualification of the candidate.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Up to 25 places are offered at each annual intake to the programme. To be considered for admission, applicants must have, at minimum, a second class honours degree (or demonstrate, on the basis of results to date, a reasonable expectation of fulfilling this requirement before entry to the programme). Places also may be made available for candidates who have relevant professional experience.
Application Process
Applicants are asked to submit to PAC, along with their other paper documentation, a hard copy of an article of c. 750 words of their own composition, written for a specific publication [published or unpublished]. If the article has been published, state when and in which publication. If the article is unpublished, indicate the newspaper or periodical for which you think your submission would be best suited. Also required are original or certified copies of transcripts of examination results, including confirmation of English language competency where applicable, and a personal statement outlining the reasons why you want to study on this programme.
Send all documentation to PAC. Do not send a sample portfolio. Short-listed candidates may present further work samples at interview.
Assessment by Interview
Candidates should note that entry to the programme is competitive, and the selection process includes shortlisting of candidates for interview on dates designated by the University. Shortlisted candidates book their interview date and time through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) website (Interview slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. It is not possible to accommodate other interview dates. Shortlisted candidates are expected to be available for interview on or around 29th May, 30th May 2010. For those who cannot attend on those dates, because of special circumstances, a limited number of interviews will be conducted on or around 20th June 2010.
International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
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