M.A. in Journalism
Course Short Code
MAJ
Course Year
1
Course Offering: 01

MA in Journalism, Year 1, Full-Time

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CORE MODULES

SEMESTER 1

CM5969

CM3014

Journalism Practice: Writing & Reporting

Research for Journalists

15 Credits

5 credits

 

 SEMESTER 2

CM5971

CM5972

Journalism Practice: Digital Storytelling

Media Law & Ethics

15 Credits

5 Credits

 

AUTUMN SEMESTER

CM5140

CM551

MAJ Project/Dissertation

Intra

15 Credits

5 Credits

 
 
OPTIONAL MODULES

SEMESTER 1

Students must take a total of 15 Credits

CM569

CM5630

CM582

CM3008

CM3011

CM3013

Media and Politics in Ireland

Social Media, Journalism and Democracy

Science and Society

Perspectives on Financial and Political Journalism

Climate Change and the Media

Peace and Conflict Journalism

10 Credits

10 Credits

10 Credits

5 Credits

5 Credits

5 Credits

 
 

SEMESTER 2

Students must take a total of 15 Credits

CM534

CM580

CM5967

CM5963

CM263

CM2760

Science and Health in the Media

Gender & Sexuality in Digital Culture

International News Gathering

Information, Manipulation and Democracy

News Design

Photojournalism

10 Credits

10 Credits

10 Credits

5 Credits

5 Credits

5 Credits

 

You may choose the following non-contributing module, the marks for which will not contribute to your final degree award :

The Uaneen Module (UM405) is a non-contributing, optional, extra-curricular module with a portfolio assessment. For full details on this module please visit - http://www.dcu.ie/uaneen/index.shtml.

 

UM405

Uaneen Non-Contributing Module

5 Credits

 

Last Updated:  5 April 2023

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