This programme can be completed in four years, attending classes on 2 nights per week from 6:15 to 9:30 pm. Advice on module selection will be available to all students prior to the commencement of the course.

The programme is divided into three levels, with students commencing the programme at level one and progressing through to level three. The programme is taken in its entirety. 
 
During Level 1 students are introduced to the basic elements and skills of journalism in addition to a range of cognate disciplines. The routines of journalistic practice are introduced in basic news reporting, which also teaches students how to structure and write news stories. Students learn foundation broadcasting skills such as basic lighting, sound and video recording and are also given a thorough grounding in IT, and photography skills. In addition, students also take the ‘Journalism Learning Lab’ a year long module which introduces the academic conventions of higher education. The learning lab is a learner centred module which develops academic awareness, communication skills, research skills and encourages learner participation.

At Level 2 students develop their writing skills and receive training in specialised areas including feature writing/freelance journalism, shorthand, and copy-editing, design and layout. In addition to production skills at Level 2 students develop their understanding of the media business, dealing with issues such as news story analysis and the legal and ethical dimensions of modern media. Students will also get the opportunity to learn more about political and economic realms of Irish life.

At Level 3 students will be in a position to consolidate the skills and knowledge they have gained so far. They will also have the opportunity to become involved in the production of the student magazine. Advanced news and broadcast journalism techniques are taught and specialist areas such as business, magazine, and sports reportage are also examined. New media journalism is covered in year three and at this level students also study the skills, roles and responsibilities of journalists and the position of the profession internationally. Students also undertake a final year thesis, which allows them to explore a journalistic issue of their choosing in detail.

This degree prepares you for a wide range of careers in newspapers, magazines, radio, TV, video, public relations and new media industries, as well as other professional and positions in communications, marketing and public relations industries and many different jobs in the arts and the voluntary sector. Our graduates have gone on to a wide range of media related careers, from newspapers and magazines to local radio and television as well as PR.

Dublin Business School has a dedicated Careers and Appointments Services department who work to develop the career prospects of the student body by teaching employment skills to be utilised following graduation and throughout a student’s professional life. The Careers office additionally publicises recruitment campaigns and current vacancies that may be of interest to students.
Additionally, internships and work experience opportunities are developed by our Employer Liaison Officer, with many DBS graduates continuing on to work within the company where they have completed their work placement.

For further information on the DBS Careers and Appointments Services, please visit the dedicated website

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The Admissions Office is located in our Aungier Street campus and you are welcome to visit the college to speak with a member of our admissions team from Monday to Fridays, 8:45am – 5:15pm. Alternatively, you can contact us by email.

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