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Course Title: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism

TU Code

TU985

CAO Point Range 2024

301−529

Level

Level 8

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Duration

4 years

Number of Places

40

Location

City Centre: Grangegorman

Virtual Tour

Grangegorman

Fees

EU Fees

Non-EU Fees

Leaving Certificate Requirements

Minimum Number of

Subjects

Higher

6

2H5's

Minimum Grade in

Maths

English OR Irish

N/A

H4

QQI/FET Requirements

QQI/FET Award Required

Additional Requirements

Level 5:

1 OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:

  • ETFPX / 5M5158 / 5M18519 Film & Television Production
  • EMPXX / 5M18518 Media Production
  • ERPXX / 5M4511 Radio Production
  • EPJXX Print Journalism
  • 5M2464 Journalism

5 DISTINCTIONS WHICH MUST INCLUDE 1 OF THE FOLLOWING:

G20001 / 5N0690 Communications
E20078 / 5N2435 Writing for Journalism
E20008 / 5N1298 Media Analysis 
G20031 / 5N1370 Social Studies

AND ANY 2 FROM THE FOLLOWING:

E20011 / 5N0757 Photography
E20076 / 5N2443 Research Skills for Journalism
E20077 / 5N2463 Technical Skills for Journalism
E20137 / 5N1379 Radio Programme Production
E20149 TV & Video Production
E20150 Film Production

Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline

In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 7 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

This is a sample timetable for Year 1, Semester 1 which gives an indication of class contact hours. Timetables are subject to change.  Up to date timetables will be provided on commencement. 

TU985

Journalism is the activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines or news websites, or preparing news for broadcast. This four-year course offers you the opportunity to learn all of the skills you need to work in the media – whether in TV or radio broadcasting, creating content and news online, or producing content for newspapers, magazines or social media platforms.

You’ll learn to research, write, present courses, report on major events, investigate, report on breaking news, edit copy, produce and edit audio and video, report to camera, and interview across platforms. You’ll also gain a critical understanding of the role of journalism in a democratic society.

Subjects include News Reporting, Photo-Journalism, Digital Media Skills, Sports, Crime & Science Reporting, Media Law, News Production, Layout & Design, Broadcast & Online Journalism, Local News Reporting, Radio, and TV Presentation. You’ll work on The Liberty newspaper online and offline, and produce radio and video journalism.

The School of Media publishes and broadcasts student work during the academic year through newspapers, websites, podcasts and courses.

Study Abroad Opportunities

In Year 3, you can study abroad either on Erasmus in Europe or the US, or on exchange courses.

  • Broadcast Journalist (TV or radio)
  • Online Journalist
  • Video Journalist
  • Sports Journalist
  • Radio Presenter
  • Radio Researcher
  • Documentary-Maker
  • Social Media Editor
  • Editorial Assistant
  • Magazine Editor or Journalist
  • Newspaper Journalist
  • Production Journalist
  • Online Community Manager

Your knowledge and skills will be useful in jobs such as Communications or Multimedia Specialist, Public Relations Officer, Publishing Assistant, Advertising Copywriter.
A journalism education will also open up opportunities in fields such as communications, public relations, social media management, online content management, advertising, marketing, digital content production, digital marketing, consumer research, NGOs and charities, the civil service, semi-state bodies.

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website.

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:

  • To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
  • For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
  • For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

On graduation, you can follow in the footsteps of TU Dublin alumni working in RTE, TV3, leading newspapers such as The Irish Times and The Examiner, Today FM, Newstalk, BBC, ITV, CNN, ESPN, Storyful. Or you may proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.