Independent Colleges - Journalism

Journalism is one of the most exciting and rewarding careers imaginable. The digital revolution is transforming the whole communications industry, and journalism is at the forefront of those changes. As the pace of the process quickens, the new converged digital media creates a wealth of new opportunities in journalism, while at the same time demanding an ever broader skillset both from the experienced and established journalism professional as well as the new entrant to the industry.

Independent College Dublin offers a wide range of outstanding journalism and writing courses for you to choose from. BA in Journalism and MA in Journalism programmes boast outstanding internship opportunities with Independent News & Media PLC titles in Ireland (including the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent), the United Kingdom (The Independent (London)), South Africa, India, Australia and New Zealand.

• Postgraduate Media & Journalism
• Undergraduate Media & Journalism
• Diploma in Media & Journalism

Student Testimonials

"Studying journalism at Independent College Dublin is a great challenge. The classes are fun, evocative and stimulating and everything we learn is directed towards a goal. The internships set up by the college are tremendous. Within a year of beginning the course I had two stories published in the Irish Independent and I also worked on the recent general election for Newstalk. The contacts I have made will, I feel, be invaluable in my future career. But aside from this, Independent College helped me to rediscover my passions in life. Overall, the college has given me experience, confidence and some great friends. – I would recommend the BA in Journalism to anyone."
Cormac Cronin Martin, BA (Hons) in Journalism 10/11

"Doing the Journalism degree at Independent colleges is quite simply the best choice I have ever made. Returning to college is never an easy task but with the amazing lectures and facilities to match the college has gone above my expectations. The course it self is developed to give you the skills and tools needed to practically work in the journalism field. This is done with a perfect balance of practical and theoretical classes, never leaving a dull moment. With the college’s central location, time tables, and support from all the lectures, I am able to keep my job and study. I am 100 percent certain, when I graduate I will be able to get a job in the journalism field, with the thorough training I have received at Independent Colleges."
Katie Varvos, BA (Hons) in Journalism 10/11

"I enrolled in the MA in Journalism as I was looking for a course focused on print journalism that allowed me to study part time over two years while working in a full-time job. The MA at Independent College Dublin suited my needs ideally. The course syllabus allowed me to develop my own areas of interest while also challenging me to engage with issues and areas of study I was not as familiar with. My writing and interviewing skills greatly developed during the year and a valuable highlight was the end of course internship in the Irish Independent newsroom. I would recommend this course to anyone interested in gaining a formal qualification in journalism while working. The workload is significant but it’s a well-organised and rewarding course."
Meabh Smith, MA in Journalism 10′ Graduate & (HETAC) Student of the Year 2010