20 Journalism and Mass Communications Masters in Ireland

Master in Journalism

Students on this programme will combine the development of high-level journalistic writing skills and professional practices for a broad range of media with an in-depth understanding of the interaction between media, language and culture.

Master in Digital Media Development in Education

University of Limerick

This programme is intended to service the next step in successful ICT implementation in schools, that of supporting teachers in the use of ICT in teaching. It is intended to broaden the intake to include participants that are not qualified teachers.

Master in International Journalism

Dublin Institute of Technology

The MA in International Journalism is a full-time three semester programme covering the practice and theory of journalism in an international context. It is particularly suited to international students as, in contrast to the MA in Journalism, it does not assume knowledge of the Irish context.

Master in Public Relations with New Media

Cork Institute of Technology

This innovative MA programme offers the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of public relations as a form of communication and pays particular attention to the growing importance of digital and interactive media on the practice of public relations and its manifold impacts on the mass media industry.

Master in International Communications

Dublin City University

The overall aims of this programme are to explore current developments in media institutions, values and practices, with particular reference to globalisation influences and tendencies, and to analyse the role of media in communication between cultures, in conflict, in world development, and in an evolving Europe.

Master in Journalism

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.

Master in Media Design

Cork Institute of Technology

The course content and philosophy focus firmly on providing students of media design with the opportunity to further hone and develop their digital media research and design skills in a challenging yet supportive environment that emphasises creativity, innovation and industry relevance.

Master in Interactive Media

University of Limerick

The M.Sc./M.A. in Interactive Media is a 12-month intensive course that is designed specifically for graduates who are interested in pursuing studies that combine technological competence with design/artistic endeavour.

Master in International Journalism Studies

Dublin City University

The MA in International Journalism Studies (MIJS) aims to promote students’ reflection on the roles and responsibilities of journalism in international contexts, through theoretical study and professional practice.

Master in Journalism (MA)

National University of Ireland, Galway

The MA in Journalism is designed to provide education and training for entry to the profession of journalism. It combines the practical, analytical, and theoretical skills necessary to the practice of journalism in contemporary media.

Master in Writing (MA)

National University of Ireland, Galway

The MA (Writing) is a one-year (48 weeks), full-time course intended for committed writers. It is not called an MA in “Creative Writing” because the course covers forms of writing in addition to fiction and poetry.

Master in Radio & Television Production

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

The M.A provides those students with a background in media production at undergraduate level with an opportunity to specialise in the area of non fiction production and theory at a postgraduate level.