Program Overview

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications

Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time program that equips students with the skills needed for success in the digital communications sector.

Course Details

The program comprises 10 modules, including:

Core Subjects

• Communications & Audience Theories
• Data Journalism & Analytics
• Digital Communications & Investigative Journalism
• Media Product Design & Professional Development
• Mobile Video Production
• Multiplatform Writing & Editing
• Podcasting & Radio Production
• Research: Methods & Skills

Electives

• International Political Economy
• Photojournalism
• Social/Digital Content Creation
• Sports Journalism
• The Business of Media
• Video Storytelling

Entry Requirements

• 2.2 degree in any discipline
• English proficiency (Duolingo English Test accepted)

How to Apply

Applicants can apply online directly.

Tuition Fees

• Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland: EUR 6,750.00 (full-time), EUR 6,750.00 (part-time)
• Irish/EU citizens, living abroad: EUR 8,000.00 (full-time)
• International: EUR 8,000.00 (full-time)

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma, students may progress onto a range of Level 9 Masters programs on the National Qualifications Framework.

Career Progression

Graduates from this program are employed in a wide variety of fields across the digital communications and journalism industries, including:

• Senior News Reporter
• Editorial Assistant
• In-House Editor
• Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter
• Video Producer
• Web Partnerships Manager
• Digital Content Executive
• Communications Associate / Executive
• Social Media Analyst / Manager
• Research Assistant
• Data Scout
• Freelance Copywriter / Journalist / Producer
• Mobile Journalist
• Documentary Director

Additional Information

• The program is validated by QQI.
• The program has two intakes: September and February.
• The program is offered full-time and part-time.
• The program is delivered on the Dublin Main Campus.
• The program is at NFQ Level 9.
• The program is 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.