MA Journalism

Course Overview The MA Journalism at the University of Galway is an innovative, digital-first programme designed to equip you with the essential multimedia skills to thrive in the modern media landscape. You will master traditional reporting alongside cutting-edge digital practices in a state-of-the-art newsroom, with guaranteed work placements and specialized streams for targeted career paths. Key Program Highlights Digital-first curriculum covering data journalism, social video, podcasting, and mobile journalism (MoJo) Guaranteed six to eight-week professional work placement with a major national media organisation Option to specialize in International Journalism & Human Rights or Global Business & Financial Journalism Hands-on training in our newly refurbished, industry-standard digital newsroom and broadcast studios Rigorous core training in media law, ethics, politics, and news reporting for all platforms