Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communication
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications at Griffith College equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the digital communications sector. The program focuses on digital media production, data journalism, investigative journalism, and ethical journalism practices. Graduates are prepared for careers in quality journalism, commercial digital communications content production, and various communications roles across digital industries.
Program Outline
Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications
Degree Overview
Overview:
This program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the ever-growing digital communications sector across various platforms. The comprehensive syllabus focuses on developing skills in digital media production, data journalism, and investigative journalism, as well as ethical journalism practices and media product innovation.
Objectives:
- To provide learners with comprehensive skills in digital media production, data journalism, and investigative journalism.
- To equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce high-quality, ethical journalism across traditional and digital platforms.
- To develop critical thinking skills among learners regarding the role of journalism in democratic societies.
- To prepare learners for employment in quality journalism, commercial digital communications content production, and various communications roles across digital industries.
Description:
The program is designed to:
- Immerse learners in a professional media production environment.
- Cultivate a commitment to ethical journalism and media product innovation.
- Equip learners with industry-standard skills in journalistic and investigative reporting, data analysis, and digital communications production.
- Enable learners to tailor their program to their specific interests, skills, and career plans by choosing from various elective modules.
- Offer graduates the opportunity to progress to the Dissertation stage and obtain the full MA in Journalism & Digital Communications.
Outline
Program Content:
- Digital media production modules, including radio and podcasting, video storytelling, mobile video production, and media product design.
- Communications and audience theory modules, providing a critical understanding of audience and communicative practice.
- Professional development modules, covering topics such as business registration, accounting, and SWOT analysis.
- Elective modules covering diverse areas of journalism and digital communication, such as international political economy, photojournalism, social media content creation, sports journalism, the business of media, and video storytelling.
Structure:
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
- Blended learning option available
Course Schedule:
- Intake dates: September (Full-time and Part-time)
- Timetables to be confirmed
Modules:
- 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 (choose two):
- International Political Economy
- Photojournalism
- Social/Digital Content Creation
- Sports Journalism
- The Business of Media
Assessment
Assessment Methods:
- Coursework assignments
- Examinations
- Presentations
- Portfolios
Assessment Criteria:
- Quality of research and analysis
- Critical thinking and evaluation
- Accuracy and clarity of communication
- Creativity and originality
- Technical proficiency
Teaching
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practical exercises
- Individual and group projects
- Guest lectures from industry professionals
Faculty:
- Experienced and qualified journalism and digital communications professionals
- Full-time academics
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on real-world experience and practical application
- Focus on ethical journalism practices and media product innovation
- Access to state-of-the-art media production facilities
- Opportunities to work on real-life journalistic projects
- Industry connections and guest lectures
Careers
Career Paths:
- Quality journalism
- Digital communications content production
- Media product design
- Social media management
- Public relations
- Marketing
- Communications and editorial roles
Career Opportunities:
- News reporter
- Editor
- Content creator
- Social media manager
- Public relations officer
- Marketing specialist
- Communications consultant
Career Outcomes:
Graduates will be:
- Work-ready for careers in journalism and digital communications
- Equipped with industry-standard skills and knowledge
- Able to produce high-quality and ethical journalism across platforms
- NUJ Press Card for the duration of the program
- Access to state-of-the-art radio and TV studios and editing facilities
- Build your own online, professional portfolio
- Study full-time, part-time, or through blended learning
- Attend press conferences and work on real-life journalism situations
- Connect with industry leaders through guest lectures
Additional Resources:
- Course website: https://www.griffith.ie/courses/postgraduate-diploma-in-journalism-and-digital-communications
- Program outline: https://www.griffith.ie/media/documents/Postgraduate-Diploma-Journalism-and-Digital-Communications-Outline.pdf
- Griffith College Journalism & Media Communications page: https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/journalism-media-communications
For purposes of fee calculation, residence is counted from the time of application.
Tuition Fees
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 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. 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. 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.
