Journalism & Digital Communications

Overview

Take on the challenge of entering the ever-growing digital communications sector in Ireland or internationally.



The comprehensive syllabus of digital media production skills and digital communications theory which is delivered in this postgraduate diploma (PGD) programme is designed to equip you with the skills needed for success across the multiplatform news, social, and commercial communications content production sectors.



Why Study Journalism & Digital Communications at Griffith College?

The PGD in Journalism & Digital Communications runs full-time over one year, and part-time over two years. This programme is for people who wish to be communications professionals who conceive of, produce, upload and manage multiplatform quality journalism and a broad range of digital communications content. Learners are empowered to tailor the programme to their own interests, skills and career plans by choosing two from a range of six diverse elective modules.



Designed and delivered by journalism and digital communications professionals and full-time academics, the course immerses learners in a professional media production environment. The programme team cultivates among learners a commitment to the production of high-quality and ethical journalism, as well as leadership and media product innovation skills. Graduates of the course may progress onto the Dissertation stage to obtain the full MA in Journalism & Digital Communications.



- You will take modules in data journalism, data analytics, and investigative journalism, acquiring skills that open up employment opportunities in the quality journalism and news industry.



- You will learn a comprehensive range of digital communications production modules including: radio and podcasting production, video storytelling, mobile video and media product design.



- For the programme duration, participants are entitled to apply for an NUJ Press Card.



- At the employment selection process, you will be equipped with a portfolio demonstrating the high quality of your media product, consisting of industry-standard journalistic and investigative skills, digital communications production skills, as well as data journalism and data analysis skills.



- You will also acquire the skills to produce both high-quality traditional and enhanced digital journalism, as well as commercial and social content for targeted publics across appropriate channels.



- Upon completion of the course, graduates will be work-ready for a career in quality journalism as well as in the commercial digital communications content production space and who have the practical skills needed for success.



Course Highlights

- NUJ Press Pass for the duration of your study

- Access state-of-the-art radio and TV studios and editing facilities

- Build your own online, professional portfolio

- Study full-time, part-time or through blended learning

- Attend press conferences and work on real-life journalistic situations

- Connect with industry leaders through guest lectures.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communications programme comprises 10 modules. Students who complete the Postgraduate Diploma may progress to the MA in Journalism and Digital Communications.



Core Subjects

Communications & Audience Theories

Data Journalism & Analytics

Digital Communications & Investigative Journalism

Media Product Design & Professional Development

Mobile Video Production

Multiplatform Writing & Editing

Podcasting & Radio Production

Research: Methods & Skills



Electives

International Political Economy

Photojournalism

Social/Digital Content Creation

Sports Journalism

The Business of Media

Video Storytelling

2.2 degree in any discipline.



Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit our website.

How to Apply

Applicants can Apply Online directly (see "Application Weblink" above).



Please note: Our Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communications has two intakes: September and February.



Courses beginning in September run for 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.



Courses beginning in February run for 1.5 years full-time and 2.5 years part-time.

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

Intake Dates

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025

Academic Progression

On completion of the Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism and Digital Communications, students may progress onto a range of Level 9 Masters (MA) programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.



Career Progression

Through the PGD in Journalism and Digital Communications, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a diverse range of media production and theory. Graduates from this programme are employed in a wide variety of fields across the digital communications and journalism industries. A sample of recent graduates’ job titles include:



Senior News Reporter

Editorial Assistant

In-House Editor

Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter

Video Producer

Web Partnerships Manager

Digital Content Executive

Communications Associate / Executive

Social Media Analyst / Manager

Research Assistant

Data Scout

Freelance Copywriter / Journalist / Producer

Mobile Journalist

Documentary Director