Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Digital Communications

Program Overview

This program prepares individuals for careers in public relations and communications. It covers journalism and public relations specializations, with modules in communications theory, media law, and writing. Graduates are equipped with industry-standard skills and knowledge, and are recognized by professional organizations. The program offers full-time and part-time options, with intakes in September and February.

Program Outline

• The program appears to be divided into two semesters, with the first semester focusing on Journalism and the second focusing on Public Relations specializations.

• The program mentions the following modules:
• Communications and Audience Theories
• Corporate Communications
• Media Law and Ethics
• MoJo: Mobile Video Journalism
• Online Media: Creation, Curation
• Political Communications and Public Affairs
• Public Relations Theory and Practice
• Radio Production
• Research Methods
• Sociology of the Media
• The program is designed and delivered by PR and journalism professionals and full-time academics.

• The program utilizes industry-standard techniques and technologies.
• Graduates are regularly employed as PR practitioners and media content creators across various sectors.

• Some potential job titles for graduates include:
• PR Account Executive
• Broadcast Journalist
• Content and Community Manager
• Communications Consultant
• Digital Engagement Officer
• Junior PR Consultant
• Marketing Manager
• News Research Assistant

Other:

• The program is recognized by the NUJ and Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII).

• The program offers a full-time and part-time option.

• Part-time students complete the program in four semesters, with eight modules delivered through 'blended learning'.

• The program has two intakes: September and February.

• September intake courses run for one year full-time or two years part-time.

• February intake courses run for 1.5 years full-time and 2.5 years part-time.

For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from the time of application. Tuition Fees Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland Study Mode: Full-Time Dublin EUR 6,600.00 Study Mode: Part-Time Dublin EUR 6,600.00 Irish/EU citizens, living abroad Irish/EU citizens, living abroad Study Mode: Full-Time EUR 8,000. International International Study Mode: Full-Time Dublin Non-EU Living in Ireland or abroad: Please refer to our Non-EU Tuition Fees section. Study Mode: Part-Time Dublin Non-EU Living in Ireland: EUR 9,000.00 Non-EU students: a Student Services and Administration fee of EUR200 is payable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below. An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below. The fees below relate to Year 1 fees only. Flexible payment options Sponsorship Post: Student Fees, Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8 Email: accounts@griffith.ie 2% Learner Protection Charge All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded. QQI Award Fee Please note that a QQI Award Fee applies in the final year of all QQI courses.