Course Description
BA (Hons) in Communication and Media Production
Griffith College Cork
If you want to begin a career as a journalist in the print or broadcasting areas, this hands-on course gives you the practical, real-world experience you need to succeed.
This three year full-time degree programme expands your knowledge and skills in the changing and dynamic world of journalism. Media-based training, both practical and academic, is central to the course as you prepare a career in the media. Youll learn to work in real journalistic situations in print and broadcasting over the course of six semesters.
NUJ recognition of the programme will entitle you to a student NUJ Card for each year of the programme. Students learn a range of media production and academic skills, which allows integration of investigative and practical skills. Print, digital and broadcast production are catered for, with some photography. This is taught alongside learning more about the society that youll be writing about and commenting on.
| College Name | Griffith College Cork |
| Course Category | Humanities & Social Sciences, Journalism |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Cork, UK |
| Course Fee | EUR 5950 |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | 5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or other language) and maths. |
| Career Path | With significant growth in the general Irish media and communications sector, particularly in online news media and social media, there are good employment prospects for graduates of this programme. The performance and resilience of local radio stations and regional news media publications alongside a dynamic magazine and TV sector also offers many entry-level opportunities for graduates. |
