Journalism

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Dublin City University (DCU) is a comprehensive undergraduate program designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the dynamic field of journalism. This program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, ethical understanding, and practical competencies necessary for effective news reporting, editing, broadcasting, and digital media production. Throughout the course, students engage with a wide range of topics including media law, ethics, investigation journalism, multimedia storytelling, and data journalism, providing a balanced blend of theory and practice. The curriculum is delivered by experienced faculty members who are actively involved in the journalism industry, offering students valuable insights and real-world perspectives.

Students benefit from hands-on training utilizing state-of-the-art facilities, including newsroom simulations, audio-visual studios, and digital editing suites. The program also encourages internship opportunities and industry placements, enabling students to gain real-world experience and establish professional networks. Emphasis is placed on developing strong communication skills, journalistic integrity, and adaptability to the rapidly changing media landscape. Graduates of the program are prepared for diverse careers such as reporters, editors, broadcasters, digital content creators, and media analysts. With a focus on innovation and ethics, the BA in Journalism at DCU aims to cultivate responsible journalists who can contribute to an informed society in Ireland and beyond.

The BA in Journalism offers some scope for specialisation with optional modules, but every student takes the same broad range of core modules in their three years.

An essential element of the final year of the course is an eight-week placement in a media organisation where you’ll trial your abilities in the working world. Every journalism student must complete a relevant work placement arranged or approved by DCU.

General Entry Requirements

A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade 06/H7, to include the subjects English OR Irish AND the subject Mathematics. In addition, applicants must present at least two subjects at grade H5.

Leaving Certificate

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

Minimum of H4 in English.

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

GCE A Level C English.

Applicants presenting Non-EU School Leaving Qualification

All qualifications will be taken into consideration in assessing these applications. Candidates are expected to:

• have taken school leaving examinations of a standard equivalent to the Irish Leaving Certificate or GCE A Level; and
• satisfy the general entry requirements and programme entry requirements outlined within the programme contents
• satisfy the English language requirements

Dublin City University is proud to award merit-based scholarships to high achieving students who enter the Faculty of Engineering and Computing and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences for the 2016/17 academic year. These scholarships are available to Indian applicants only and are based on academic merit to those who have a Full Offer. 

The Faculties also award scholarships of €1,000 to high achievers entering Masters and Bachelor programmes who are ranked by academic achievement. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Dublin City University offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for diverse careers in the field of journalism and media. This undergraduate program emphasizes practical skills, critical thinking, and ethical considerations essential for modern journalism. Students will engage with a broad curriculum that covers print, broadcast, and digital media, allowing them to develop versatile competencies suited to the evolving media landscape. The program includes modules in media law, ethics, investigative journalism, feature writing, news reporting, and digital media production. Alongside theoretical knowledge, students participate in hands-on projects, media internships, and production workshops to hone their reporting, editing, and multimedia skills.

Throughout the course, students are encouraged to critically analyze media from social, political, and cultural perspectives. They learn to evaluate sources, understand audience engagement, and produce content across multiple platforms—print, radio, television, and online. The program also emphasizes the importance of journalism’s role in democracy, advocating for honest, accurate, and responsible reporting. Faculty members are experienced journalists and media professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom. The university’s strong industry links facilitate work placement opportunities and networking with leading media organizations.

Graduates of this program are equipped to pursue careers in news agencies, broadcasting companies, digital media outlets, public relations firms, and media consultancy agencies. The program aims to foster adaptable, ethically conscious journalists able to navigate the rapidly changing media environment. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated newsroom studios, editing suites, and radio broadcast studios. The program’s structure balances theoretical modules with practical training, ensuring graduates are ready to meet the demands of media industries today. The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism at Dublin City University thus prepares students not only to report news but also to critically engage with the social responsibilities of journalism in a diverse, globalized world.