Journalism
Journalism Education at NUI,Galway since the graduate programme began in 1988 is firmly rooted in the preparation of graduates for entry to the profession of journalism. The Master of Arts in Journalism programme is based around the principles of journalism practice -developing the skills and confidence to gather and generate news and information accurately and ethically for publishing on various platforms.
This programme combines the practical, analytical and theoretical, skills necessary to the practice of journalism in contemporary media. The core elements are delivered by lecturers who are working, or have worked as journalists and editors in the Irish media. The programme consists of taught courses over two semesters; a Final Project (Dissertation); and a placement. Tuition is carried out in a dedicated newsroom and radio studio environment.