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Journalism – (M.A.)
Dublin Institute of Technology
Postgraduate Admissions
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,600 - ≈ € 11,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dublin / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Dublin Institute of Technology
The MA in Journalism is a one-year, full-time programme covering the practice and theory of journalism. It ranges from the basics of journalistic craft to consideration of the part that journalists play in society.
A fundamental principle behind the course is the belief that good journalism, produced by reflective, critical practitioners, is crucial in a democracy. The programme seeks to produce journalists who are multi-skilled and critically aware, and have a good understanding of the role of journalism in society.
The programme includes tuition, practical experience, a wide range of assignments, seminars, tutorials, group projects, independent study and research.
It is an MA programme; students must engage fully in the critical and theoretical parts of course.
Contents
The programme is divided into three strands: Professional Formation, Journalism Studies and Dissertation.
Professional Formation offers a grounding in the basic and professional skills and practice of journalism.
Journalism Studies provides a critical framework for journalism in its social and historical context.
Students are also required to complete a dissertation on a topic related to journalism.
All tuition takes place in the two semesters between late September and early June. During the summer, students complete their dissertation which is submitted in early September.
Semester 1
Professional formation:
* Information Technology
* Shortland
* Journalism Practice
* Broadcast Journalism
Journalism Studies:
* History and Theory of Journalism
* Media Environment
* Media Law
Dissertation:
* Research Methodology
Semester 2
Professional Formation:
* Information Technology
* Shorthand
* Investigative Journalism
* Print Journalism
* Broadcast Journalism Option
Journalism Studies:
* Ethics and Current Issues
* Explorations in Journalism
Dissertation:
* Research seminars
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have an honours degree (2.2 grade or higher), or equivalent, in any relevant discipline. Non-standard applications are also considered.
The average number of applicants in recent years is around 160. About one-third of these are selected for interview. A short-list is then drawn up and successful applicants are sent first-round offers. If any places are not taken up, these are offered to applicants on a reserve list.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.
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: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
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