Journalism is something that most people encounter everyday. Whether this is on the TV through a news broadcast, online media outlets, or print media such as newspapers and magazines, the products of journalism are present in most places. As a journalist, you will investigate and report events, issues and trends, informing the general public. In recent years, journalism has evolved from solely using traditional media, to utilising modern media such social media.
An undergraduate degree in journalism will give you an insight into the discipline, covering topics like writing, communication, reporting, ethics and media. You will also be provided with the opportunities to understand how your reporting will impact the delivery and therefore interpretation of news stories, and how news is impacted by the world around us.
Your degree will be delivered through a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical sessions. You may also be required to participate in a placement module, which will allow you to experience working in a professional journalism environment.
With a reputation for being one of the worlds friendliest countries, Ireland would be a great choice for an international student. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in Ireland, who are welcoming more and more international students into their communities each year. Several of the universities in Ireland are ranked in the QS World University rankings, which displays the country's ability to offer a top quality university education to students from all over the world.
Journalism and Visual Media (HETAC) BA (Hons)
Griffith College Ireland
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