- Location: Griffith College Dublin, South Circular Road, Dublin 8, Dublin.
- Duration: 1 to 2 Years
Course details
The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is a new and exciting programme which builds on the success of Griffith College's postgraduate courses. The programme equips learners with the skills to competently address the demands of a media industry undergoing sustained and systematic change while also specialising in public relations. This MA programme concentrates on journalism and public relations from the perspective of a PR content creator and strategic planner who has an understanding of the media industry and is able to research, formulate and implement communication plans and strategies. In doing so, it enables learners to realize their creative potential as media practitioners.
The programme integrates a critical media understanding with application and, by combining learning by doing, allows for a reflective and critical understanding to emerge alongside a capacity to create media content and develop effective public relations strategies. Learners are given an understanding of the workings of the media industry and develop specific skills in journalism through modules such as Writing & Reporting in which learners participate in News days throughout the semester and deliver reports in both print and radio. Academic depth is developed in modules such as Sociology of the Media, Communications and Audience Theories and Research Methods while specific PR modules such as Public Relations Theory and Practice and Corporate PR build on the media skills and sociological depth of the learner to complete their academic and professional skill set.
This programme will be of interest to holders of primary degrees who intend to embark on a career within fields of journalism and public relations as well as people with prior learning in journalism and media related disciplines, or ancillary communications/research based employment who desire to specialise in journalism and public relations. National Union of Journalist's recognition of this programme entitles students to apply for an NUJ Press Card for the duration of their course.
The MA in Journalism and Public Relations is designed to be delivered on a full-time basis over one calendar year and on a part time basis over 2 years. Learners on the MA programme will complete 9 mandatory modules and a dissertation. The programme is intended to provide a continuous development experience for learners, in which academic reflection is combined with gaining practical and professional mastery of this dynamic and engaging field. The first semester of this programme is designed to be common taught with MA Journalism learners while the second semester offers Public Relations specialisms. The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism & Public Relations consists of the 9 mandatory modules and does not include a dissertation.
- Communications & Audience Theories
- Corporate Public Relations
- Dissertation
- Media Law and Ethics
- Online Media
- Political Communication
- Public Relations Theory & Practice
- Research Methods
- Sociology of the Media
- Writing and Reporting
About Griffith College Dublin
Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin.
About Griffith Halls of Residence
Griffith Halls of Residence is purpose-built student accommodation located on the grounds of Griffith College Dublin. Just 15 minutes' walk from Dublin city centre, Griffith Halls of Residence boasts an enviable central location that makes us ideal not just for Griffith students, but also students attending any of Dublin's universities or other third level institutions.
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At Griffith College their purpose is to set students on a course of change in their lives, leading them towards achieving their optimum potential. Education should lead to a deep understanding of the subjects being studied as well as excellent exam results; the courses in Griffith College are taught with this in mind. The College delivers internationally recognized undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses in a vibrant setting. Their record of prize winning students across a wide range of disciplines is testament to the dedication and professionalism of their lecturing and administrative teams. I would encourage you to explore their website to discover the wide choice of opportunities they have to offer.
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