Griffith College
Griffith College

MA in Journalism and Public Relations

Griffith College, Ireland

Course Overview

Unlock your creative capabilities and acquire essential skills for the media industry, specializing in public relations. The Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations holds accreditation from both the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Public Relations Institute of Ireland (PRII). This program, led by seasoned academics and industry professionals in public relations, communications, business, and journalism, is offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The MA in Journalism and Public Relations equips students with a comprehensive, globally recognized qualification in communications, paving the way for successful careers in the communications, media, and public relations sectors.

Course Type
PG
Course Nature
Full Time
Course Duration
1 Year
Total Fee
€14000
Intake
February 2024 , September 2024
Language Proficiency

Under graduation : 60%

IELTS : 6.5  or 

Duolingo : 115

Documents Required
  • 10TH
  • 12TH
  • DEGREE
  • DEGREE PROVISSIONAL CERTIFICATE
  • Degree Consolidated Marksheet
  • Degree Individual Marksheet
  • PASSPORT
  • CV
  • IELTS
  • SOP
  • EXPERIANCE CERTIFICATES
University
Griffith College
University Details

Griffith College is among the largest colleges in Ireland, which was founded in 1974. The core faculties and schools of Griffith College include the Faculty of Business, Faculty of Journalism & Media Communications, Faculty of Computing, Griffith Institute of Language, Faculty of Counselling & Psychotherapy, Faculty of Design, Graduate Business School, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Professional Accountancy, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music & Multimedia, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Professional Law, Faculty of Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Lifelong Learning and The Leinster School of Music & Drama.

Syllabus

Core Modules

Communications and Audience Theories

  • Overview: Study of communication theories and audience analysis.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Corporate Communications

  • Overview: Strategies and practices in corporate communications.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Dissertation

  • Overview: Independent research project on a topic related to media production.
  • Type: Mandatory (30 ECTS)

Mobile Video Production

  • Overview: Techniques and skills for producing video content using mobile devices.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Multi-platform Writing and Editing

  • Overview: Writing and editing content for various platforms.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Podcasting and Radio Production

  • Overview: Fundamentals of podcasting and radio production.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Political Communications and Public Affairs

  • Overview: Study of political communication strategies and public affairs.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Public Relations Theory and Practice

  • Overview: Theories and practices in public relations.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Research: Methods and Skills

  • Overview: Research methodologies and skills applicable to media studies.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Social/Digital Content Creation

  • Overview: Creating engaging content for social and digital platforms.
  • Type: Mandatory (ECTS TBD)

Elective Modules

International Political Economy

  • Overview: Study of the global political economy and its impact on media.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

Media Product Design and Professional Development

  • Overview: Designing media products and professional growth strategies.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

Photojournalism

  • Overview: Principles and practices of photojournalism.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

Sports Journalism

  • Overview: Techniques and skills specific to sports journalism.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

The Business of Media

  • Overview: Understanding the business aspects of the media industry.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

Video Storytelling

  • Overview: Crafting compelling stories through video.
  • Type: Elective (ECTS TBD)

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