testimonials

“The journalism course is a great choice for anyone who wants to get into print or broadcast media. Having a background in writing was helpful but the course is suitable for people from all qualifications; from law to science, business to tourism. I really enjoyed the broadcasting classes as we got to produce our own radio show, as well as our own TV documentary. The work placement was invaluable at getting practical experience in the journalism field and also allows students to get their foot in the door of places in these tough economic times. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend the course to anyone interested in pursuing a career in journalism as it was so much fun and taught me the skills which I now put into practice at work every day.”

Niamh Walsh, BA in English and Legal Science, MA in Journalism 2009.

"The first thing that struck me as I began my MAJ programme at NUI Galway was how closely the teachings of the classroom mirrored the workings of a newsroom. Our lecturers became our editors. Our desks became our workstations. Every effort was made to make the experience feel like a year in a busy, working newsroom. The broadcast module particularly appealed to me. This aspect of journalism was alien to many of us - including myself - and could not have been taught properly without the resources of studio time and equipment that were awarded to us in abundance. The first thing that I was told when I began my journey in Journalism was that you needed to have a real passion for news to succeed in the business. That passion became a recurring theme throughout the year as I witnessed it first hand every day in the words of those who taught us and in the anecdotes of those who visited us. The course really made every effort to prepare us thoroughly for the working world. It opened doors and gave us the tools we needed to walk through them. The best thing about the course for me however, was the people. Journalism is all about people and I had the good fortune to be taught by, to interview and most importantly, to work beside some of the finest."  

Frank Greaney, Bachelor of Corporate Law, MA in Journalism 2009.

“The course is a great introduction to Journalism. I didn't come from a back ground in Journalism so I found the programme an essential, one year crash-course which brought me up to speed. The MAJ in NUIG is well recognized in media circles on both the local and national platform which gives you credibility when it comes to applying for jobs.”

Andrea Gilligan, BA in Public and Social Policy, MA in Journalism 2008.

“The course gives a good broad range of all disciplines needed for journalism in the 21st century. I gained much needed knowledge in areas of I.T. and broadcasting, which definitely boosted my employment credentials”

Una Molloy , Broadcast Journalist, Galway Bay FM, MA in Journalism 2008.