Expand+News is information that someone, somewhere, wants to suppress. The rest, said Dublin-born British newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe, is “advertising”.

Modern journalism, however, is about so much more than just “news”. A century after Lord N...

Hide-News is information that someone, somewhere, wants to suppress. The rest, said Dublin-born British newspaper magnate Lord Northcliffe, is “advertising”.

Modern journalism, however, is about so much more than just “news”. A century after Lord Northcliffe’s reign, the profession now embraces, not just the printed word, but also television, radio and digital media – and not just news, but specialist reporting on business, sport, the arts and many other subjects.

The City Colleges Diploma in News & Sport Journalism prepares the student to contribute to the global digital conversation in an eloquent, informative and effective style. Students will learn the key skills of in-depth research and clear, concise writing, vital for success in all walks of life. The course will prepare them to write for newspapers, magazines and the web – and also introduce them to the world of broadcasting and publishing.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma will have gained the skill set and knowledge to:

◦Report on current affairs and sports events
◦Research, collate and disseminate news and information
◦Develop their own journalistic style
◦Manipulate digital media for journalistic purposes

Expand+Week 1: Breaking News

9/11 & Other Stories
How RTE covered the biggest story of the 21st Century
Producing a daily news programme
The 24-hour news cycle
Myles Dungan & Niall O’Flynn, RTE

Week 2: The Foreign Correspondent

War Journalism,...

Hide-Week 1: Breaking News

9/11 & Other Stories
How RTE covered the biggest story of the 21st Century
Producing a daily news programme
The 24-hour news cycle
Myles Dungan & Niall O’Flynn, RTE

Week 2: The Foreign Correspondent

War Journalism, Trauma & Ethics
Elaine Cobbe, CBS Paris Correspondent

Week 3: Writing For A Living

The 5Ws – who, what, why, when, where (& how)
Writing for different platforms – press, magazines, radio, TV, social media
The different forms – news, features, opinion, sport, business, specialist
Research methods
Niall O’Flynn

Week 4: Sports Presenting
Reporting, presenting & interviewing
Evanne Ni Chuilinn, RTE

Week 5: What Is News?
Opinion Writing
News v Current Affairs – what’s the difference?
Balancing the facts
The evolution & future of news
John Waters, Irish Times

Week 6: Feature & Travel Writing
Features, profiles and critiques
Specialist Writing
Philip Nolan, Daily Mail

Week 7: Journalism and the Law
Libel & slander
Reporting the courts, writing about crime & when NOT to publish
John O’Keeffe

Week 8: TV & Radio
The World Cup & other stories
Presenting for TV & radio
Interview skills
Covering major news and sports events
Darragh Maloney, RTE

Week 9: Lobbying & PR
Shane MacCarthaigh, The Arts Council

Week 10: Freelancing
How to make a living as a freelance
Freelance opportunities
Building a contacts book
Niall O’Flynn