Journalism courses

About Postgraduate Diploma In Journalism And Public Relations in Griffith College, Ireland

Develop your creativity and media industry skills to specialise in journalism and public relations

 In this new and exciting course, students will be equipped with the skills to meet the demands of a media industry undergoing massive change while also specialising in public relations.

Why Study Journalism and Public Relations at Griffith College?

The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Public Relations is recognised by the NUJ and is conducted on both a full and part-time basis over a 1-2 year period. The course 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.

• You will gain a theoretical understanding of workings of the media industry including Sociology of the Media, Communications and Audience Theories and Research Methods.
• You will develop specific skills in journalism through Writing & Reporting modules, participating in News days and delivering print and radio reports.
• You will create high-quality media content and develop effective public relations strategies.
• Progress on to the dissertation stage of the MA in Journalism and Public Relations after completing 9 mandatory modules.
• You are assured of excellent teaching practices, using industry standard techniques and technologies.

Academic Progression

Graduates of this course have the option to continue their studies in Griffith College with progression onto:

• The Dissertation stage of the MA in Journalism and Public Relations

You can contact our admissions team to discuss what progression options are available to you.

Career Progression

 Through the MA in Journalism and Public Relation, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a diverse range of media. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Newspaper Journalist
• Press Editor
• Media Analyst
• Communications Executive
• Market Researcher
• Advertising and Marketing Director
• Multimedia Specialist
• Public Relations Consultant
• Media Relations Manager
• Account Content Manager

English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show proof of English Language proficiency. We accept the following certifications:

• IELTS
• TOEIC
• TOEFL
• Cambridge
• PTE

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