MA in Radio and Television Journalism

Key Points

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Through the MA in Broadcast Journalism students will acquire theoretical knowledge of the media industries and production skills specific to journalism. The program team, comprised of industry professionals and full-time academics, aims to instill in students the skills necessary to apply critical reflection and intellectual depth to their production of multimedia content.

You will acquire critical reflective learning and develop strong practical skills in media production with the use of television studio, film and television production equipment.
Take advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities that include an on-campus radio station, 2 broadcast studios, 4 photo studios, 3 darkrooms, a TV and video studio and a sound engineering studio.
Recognition by the National Union of Journalists of this programme entitles students to apply for a NUJ Press Card for the duration of their course.
You have the guarantee of excellent teaching practiceas many of our graduates are currently working in a variety of leading media, broadcasting leading media organisations, including the Irish and Sunday Independent, RTE Radio and Television, Newstalk, TV3 and Google.
You have the opportunity to join the ranks of multiple award winners with Griffith College students consistently excelling in the Smedia Awards.

Program Structure

COMPULSORY MODULES

Theories of communication and audience
Media Law and Ethics
MoJo: mobile video journalism
Research and production of radio documentaries
Radio news and current affairs
Radio Production
Search Methods
Sociology of the media
TV Studio news and current events
Video journalism and documentary
Writing and editing: news, functions, content
Dissertation

OPTIONAL

Virtual Studio Mastering and Delivery
Online media: creation, curation

Career Progression

Through the Master of Broadcast Journalism, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a wide range of media. Graduates of this course are employed in a wide variety of fields in the communications industries in media and communications companies, non-governmental organisations, video production companies and media outlets as journalists, editors, media content creators, researchers, video producers and radio production managers. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates, which include:

Video Producer
Journalist / Radio Researcher
Editorial Assistant
Content and community manager
Social Media Coordinator

Admission Requirements

Degree and grades of the bachelor’s degree, previously completed.
In the case of international candidates, the foreign equivalent is required. In addition, a degree officially translated into English will be required.
If English is not your first language, you must demonstrate that your level of English is of an appropriate standard, i.e. a minimum of 7.0 IELTS or equivalent.