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BA Degree in Communications

Dublin
3 years
€6650 per year

Course Content

The BA in Communications is a three-year full-time programme which aims to give learners an introduction to communications platforms including photography, radio, journalism, and TV. The course involves both practical and academic projects and gives students the chance to work in real journalistic situations over the course of six semesters. Graduates of this programme can also progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production to obtain a Level 8 qualification. In this course, students will:

  • Develop writing, radio, video and photography skills, and explore reporting, feature writing and investigative journalism, through work with the college newspaper, magazine and radio station, while filming and editing your own short video pieces.
  • Gain an understanding of essential journalism skills, media history and social structures.
  • Write, edit and design their own publications;
  • Build a portfolio of work to show future employers.
  • Influence their career path with specialisation in two elective choices.
  • Have access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus including radio station, photography studio and film and TV studio;
  • Be able to access a National Union of Journalists press pass.

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Course Details

CollegeGriffith College Dublin (GCD)
Course ID181521
Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 8
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationOrdinary Bachelor Degree
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsOrdinary Bachelor Degree
Course Duration3 years
Course Fee€6650 per year
Entry RequirementsCAO students: 5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language).

If you are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January of the year you want to enter, you may apply as a mature student. Mature and part-time applicants must apply directly. Mature students will be asked for a copy of their passport.
Career PathGraduates of this course have the option to continue their studies at Griffith College. If you graduate from this programme you are eligible to enter the final year of the BA (Hons) in Communications & Media Production.
Course CodeGC465

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Griffith College Dublin (GCD)

South Circular Road, Dublin City South, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D08V04N

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