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BA (Hons) in Journalism and Visual Media Validation HETAC Framework Level Level 8 Degree CAO Code GC 450 Requirements 245 points / 2C3s (Hons) + 4D3s (Ord) to include a language Duration 3 years Full time Apply Through the CAO or directly at www.gcd.ie/apply
This honours degree programme will inspire an intellectual capacity for self-expression and objective enquiry, while developing the practical skills necessary for media production. The art of writing, design, presentation, production, layout and publishing for newspaper, radio, video, photography and the Internet will be covered in this course. The course aims to produce versatile and confident graduates who can meet the needs of the existing communications industry, and identify and exploit further opportunities within media.
The degree is recognised by the main professional journalists' organisation, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ). Students are entitled to apply for NUJ student press cards while studying for their degree.
Year 1 - Foundation Year 2 - Development & Integration Year 3 - Consolidation & Specialisation Core Subjects Core Subjects Core Subjects Understanding Society
(Sociology & Socio-Economic Studies)Contemporary Society Modern Society Media Studies Media Marketing Sociology of the Media History of the Media History of Art and Photography Media Research and Cultural Studies Media Law & Ethics Research Methods Intro to Online Digital Media Writing and Public Presentation Skills Stage 1 Stream A (Journalistic Media) Stream A • Introduction to Print Media
• Introduction to Ways of Seeing
• Introduction to Radio
• Introduction to Photography• Radio Journalism
• Investigative Journalism I
• Newspaper and Magazine Production
• Reporting & Feature WritingChoose 5 from: • Editing
• Irish Language Journalism
• Publishing
• Public Relations
• Sports Journalism
• Creative Writing
• Online Journalism
• TV Journalism
• Advanced Investigative Journalism
• Shorthand
• Reporting Conflict
• Business JournalismStudents experience half of the listed modules six weeks each; allowing them to choose a particular stream from year 2 onwards. Stream B (Visual Media) Stream B • Video Production 1
• Commercial Photography or Photojournalism
• Layout and Graphic Design
• Advanced PhotographyChoose 5 from: • Web Design
• Video Production II
• Exhibition and Portfolio Management
•Film Studies
• Dissertation by Practice or Writing
• Digital Photography
• Photographic ProjectLearner protection for all HETAC programmes is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999 Programme modules and content are subject to ongoing quality assurance reviews and evolve to reflect educational industry developments Given the comprehensive nature of this course, which explores such a diverse and exciting range of media, graduates will have many career options. Successful students will work as journalists, researchers, presenters and producers in print and broadcast media. In addition to traditional journalism, the course prepares graduates for employment in areas where visual media or multi-media are in demand, including video production, photography, web design, and graphics production and design. Because communicating information is becoming increasingly electronic in nature, studying the role of the Internet in modern media is an integral part of this course. With this in mind, graduates may seek work in new and rewarding fields of communication technology.
Steps Step 1
Fill out the application form here. Step 2
Send a copy of your degree, CV and a copy of your photo ID by email . Step 3
Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 10 working days if you are successful in gaining a place. Step 4
Proceed to register to the course & cover your fees online or by bank draft Step 5
Come to the Induction week & meet new friends... it's time to start your future For Undergraduate courses:
- Full time Applicants under 23 years of age should apply through CAO.
- Mature applicants for full time or part time and applicants under 23 years of age for part time should apply directly to Griffith College.
- International applicants should also apply directly.
- For further information on the correct application procedure for you, please contact the Admissions Office for more details.
For Postgraduate courses:
- Postgraduate applicants may apply directly to Griffith College before 31st August each year. Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their undergraduate degree final results for entry. Griffith College welcomes applications from those who do not meet the academic requirements but who have extensive industry experience. For such applications, an additional interview will be required. Contact the Admissions Office for more details.
BA (Hons) in Journalism and Visual Media (HETAC)
