Program Overview
The Journalism at National University of Ireland Galway is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Journalism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,210 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Galway, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- News Writing and Reporting
- Features Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism (Radio)
- Media Ethics
- Media Law
- Government and Politics
- Work Placement
- Dissertation.
- Data Journalism
- Contemporary Publishing
- Film-making for the Internet
- Cultural Journalism and Reviewing.
- Contemporary Publishing 10 ECTS
- Newswriting and Reporting 10 ECTS
- Discovering the Archives 10 ECTS
- Broadcast Journalism 15 ECTS
- Features Journalism 10 ECTS
- Special Topics in Journalism A 5 ECTS
- Digital Literary Studies 10 ECTS
- Political Reporting 5 ECTS
- Media Law 5 ECTS
- Digital Play and Practice 10 ECTS
- Data Journalism 5 ECTS
- Cultural Journalism 5 ECTS
- Special Topics in Journalism B 5 ECTS
- Media Ethics 5 ECTS
- Fieldwork and Dissertation 30 ECTS CORE
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Requirements and assessment
Semester One: formal examinations in Media Ethics, Media Law, and Government and Politics in December. Continuous assessment, regular assignments, project work, presentations, and portfolios of work form part of the assessment of all modules.Applications and selections
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC).Entry requirements
Applicants must have a Second Class Honours degree, or higher. Applicants are also required to submit a c. 700-word article of journalistic merit, which may be published or unpublished, and a personal statement of intent. Applications cannot be processed unless this requisite material is included. Other samples of work may also be included.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,210 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 13,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 8,210 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National University of Ireland Galway directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About National University of Ireland, Galway
National University of Ireland, Galway
Galway, Ireland
National University of Ireland, Galway is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
