SiD IRELAND

BA (Hons) in Journalism

 

Name of Institution: QQI
Course Type: Undergraduate
Course Length: 3 years

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Course Content

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Year 1

Core Modules

• Digital Photography

• Introduction to Broadcasting

• Ireland's Media

• Information Technology for Journalism

• Web Development

• Communication for Personal Success

• Learning to Learn

• Basic News Reporting

• Digital Media History

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Year 2

Core Modules

• Media Law and Ethics

• Layout and Design

• Multimedia Journalism

• Feature Writing and Freelance Journalism

• Employability Skills

• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

• Shorthand

• Public Affairs

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Year 3

Core Modules

• Journalism Project

• Advanced News and Broadcast Methods

• Entertainment Journalism

• Journalism Expertise

• Employability in Action

• Lifelong Learning

• Online Analytics

• Online Journalism

• Magazine Production

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