MA in Radio and Television Journalism
Key Points
- Permission to work while studying
- Post-Graduation Work Permit for 24 months
- Start dates: February/September
- Duration: 1 year
- Level 9
- Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Daytime
- Tuition Fee: From 14,000 €
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
- 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
- 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.
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