- Overview
- Syllabus
- What we offer
- Requirements
Overview
The BA (Hons) in Journalism (both day and evening) is a highly creative and career-focused degree programme, covering a wide range of practical and theoretical subjects ranging from news reporting to celebrity coverage and from sports journalism to video and web production.
Students are involved in hands-on innovative journalistic projects from the beginning of the programme and gain invaluable practical experience on unique internships with Independent News and Media. Theoretical considerations of areas such as media law, ethics, media analysis, popular culture and international journalism complement the practical dimensions of the programme. Students undertake field trips to key journalistic events including Leader's Questions at the Dáil, Ministerial press briefings, Circuit, Criminal and High Court trials and Government committe meetings.
This course will be of interest to anyone with an interest in current affairs, sports, arts, culture and global issues, and is particularly suited to creative and resourceful students who wish to develop strong industry-standard journalistic abilities alongside highly focused analytical skills.
CAO Code
IC001
Course Start Date
September 2012
Course Timetable
Approximately 15 hours per week of lectures, seminars and practical sessions
Course Duration
Three years day or evening
Awarding Body
HETAC (The Higher Education and Training Awards Council)
NQAI Level: 8
Course Fees
Non-EU Students: please contact the admissions office for details (admissions@independentcolleges.ie)
Contact Details
Admissions
Email: admissions@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: 01-6725058
Course Director: Janice Gaffey
Email: janice.gaffey@independentcolleges.ie
Phone: 01 - 6351190
Assessment
The BA (Hons) in Journalism is primarily examined through continuous assessment, including news reporting, feature writing, projects, essays, articles, video production, web production and presentations . Some subjects also have an end of year examination component.
Course Duration
Three years day or evening
Course Fees
Full time: EU Students: Day Programme: €5,980 per annum Evening Programme: €5,980 per annum ( Payment plan options available)
Part time: EU Students: Day Programme: €5,980 per annum Evening Programme: €5,980 per annum ( ( Payment plan options available)
Syllabus
Year One |
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Year Two |
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Year Three |
Introduction to News and Journalism |
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Political Economy & the Public Sphere |
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Contemporary Issues in Irish & International Media |
The Irish Political Landscape |
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Globalization and Reporting International Issues |
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Current Issues in Media Law |
Introduction to Law |
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Power & Representation in Journalism |
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Investigative and Journalistic Documentary |
Landmark Journalism |
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Understanding Celebrity and Popular Culture |
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Journalism and New Media |
The Culture of Journalism & Media |
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Dissertation Research Skills |
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News, Culture and Discourse |
Journalism & Ethics |
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Journalism and Society |
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Irish Media Environment |
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European Law & Politics |
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Dissertation |
Practical Skills: Year One |
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Practical Skills: Year Two |
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Practical Skills:Year Three |
Introduction to News Reporting |
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Shorthand |
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Blogs & Opinion Journalism |
Introduction to Features |
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Sub Editing |
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Freelance Practice |
Shorthand |
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Sports Writing |
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Investigative Journalism & News Features |
News Writing: Print & Online |
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Layout & Design |
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Online Journalism: Camera and Sound Recording & Editing |
Journalism in the Field |
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Magazine and Lifestyle Journalism |
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Online Journalism: Web Design for Online Journalism |
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Financial and Political Journalism |
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Internship at Independent News & Media |
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Internship at Independent News & Media |
Assessment
The BA (Hons) in Journalism is primarily examined through continuous assessment, including news reporting, feature writing, projects, essays, articles, video production, web production and presentations.
Some subjects also have an end of year examination component.
What We Offer
The BA (Hons) Journalism programme is divided into three areas:
Practical Skills
News Reporting & Writing; Feature Writing; Shorthand; Journalism in the Field; Online Journalism; Sports Writing; Magazine Journalism; Sub Editing, Layout & Design; Investigative Journalism; Camera & Sound Recording & Editing; Website Development and Online Broadcasting; Freelance Journalism Practice
Analytical Skills
Landmark Journalism; Ethics; Media Law; Celebrity & Popular Culture; Power & Representation in Media and Journalism; Irish and International Media; Globalisation; News Culture; Documentary; International Journalism
Experiential Learning
Assessed Internship at Independent News and Media Newspapers in Year Two/Three
Requirements
Applicants who are under 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of application must hold a minimum of 2 Higher C3s (at least one of which must be achieved in Higher Level English) and 4 Ordinary Level D3s or equivalent.
Applicants who are over 23 years of age by January 1st of the year of application are eligible for entry onto the programme as mature students.
Applications should be made directly to Independent College Dublin. Please contact admissions@independentcolleges.ie if you have any queries about the admissions process.
