University of Galway · Ireland

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Starts

September

Introduction

Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) is a Bachelor program taught at University of Galway, Ireland. Intake: September. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The BA (Journalism) at University of Galway trains students to report, write, edit, and produce news content for print, digital, audio, and video. Students also study media power, ethics, and the role of media in society, supported by critical media theory. The course includes an Arts subject alongside journalism.

On campus delivery runs over four years. Students begin with fundamentals in Year 1, including “This is the News,” “Introduction to Media and Communication,” “History of Media,” and “Audio Fundamentals.” In Year 3, students can choose a journalism-focused work placement, study abroad, or combine both. In the final year, students complete newsroom simulations and projects such as “Final Project (long-form feature, doc, or investigation).”

The course describes optional professional placement in media organisations and aims to build skills and a portfolio for work in journalism, broadcasting, or digital storytelling. Students can also specialise through options listed for Year 4.

Modules

Multiplatform Journalism (live newsroom simulations)
The Contemporary Irish Media
This is the News
Introduction to Media and Communication
History of Media
Audio Fundamentals
Cross Platform Reporting
Power without Responsibility
Digital Society and Platform Studies
Broadcasting (TV and Radio)
Final Project (long-form feature, doc, or investigation)
Data Journalism

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) at University of Galway for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University of Galway.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Galway as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Arts (Journalism).

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