Master of Journalism
- Dublin, Ireland
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MA in multiplatform journalism covering news, Features, Video, Podcasting and branded content.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (8): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Journalism to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
- Interviewing. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Features writer
- Video journalist
- Broadcast journalist
- News editor
- Producer
- Social media journalist
Curriculum
- Four compulsory modules: journalism practice (finding news
- Interviewing
- Multimedia)
- Technology including AI tools
- Law and ethics with media
- Power and propaganda
- And a dissertation or major project. Students produce features
- Social video and podcasts.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Honours bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) or international equivalent in a discipline relevant to the programme
- Typically second class honours grade 1 (2.1)
- Some programmes accept 2.2
- Programme-specific subject or professional requirements apply
- English proficiency evidence (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 92
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Programme-specific
- Typically a second class honours (2.1) bachelor's degree or equivalent (some programmes accept 2.2 in exceptional cases
- E.g. MSc Business Analytics and AI
- Executive MBA 2.1 plus 3 years' management experience). No GPA scale published.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 92
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 63
- Cambridge 176
- Oxford Test of English 140
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Journalism admission requirements at Dublin City University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | €17,743 EUR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | €70 EUR |
| Deposit | €750 EUR |
Program details
| Campus | Dublin (campus not stated on programme page) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | School of Communications |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 8 |
| Scholarship note | Dublin City University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Arts in Journalism. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Dec 2026
20 days left
Scholarships
Dublin City University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Arts in Journalism.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 4 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is €17,743 EUR per year. The application fee is €70 EUR. The deposit is €750 EUR. The estimated living cost is €16,020 EUR.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 92, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 63, Cambridge 176, Oxford Test of English 140, IELTS Academic 6.5.
Dublin City University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Arts in Journalism.