| Course Name |
Journalism & Digital Content Creation - Cork Campus |
| Course Provider |
MTU - Cork Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
MTU - Munster Technological University |
| Course Code |
CR_HJDCC_9 |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Munster Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Qualification Letters |
MA |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
This is a full-time programme which can be studied part-time, over two years. |
| Entry Requirements |
Admission Requirements
Entry requirements for this course will be in accordance with standard Institute admissions procedures. Entrants will be expected to hold minimum of a 2.2 honours degree.
Admission to the course will be on the basis of interview. Recognition of Prior Learning will be applicable for candidates entering from the workplace or applying for admission from other institutes. |
| Comment |
Award
Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Content Creation (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Please note this course takes place at MTU Bishopstown Campus. |
| Course Content |
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This innovative MA programme produces graduates who can demonstrate essential skills in the fast-moving environment that is modern Journalism and Digital Content Creation. Graduates will acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies tha...
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This innovative MA programme produces graduates who can demonstrate essential skills in the fast-moving environment that is modern Journalism and Digital Content Creation. Graduates will acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies that will equip them to work as professionals in the communications industry with a solid grounding in the tools and practices of journalism and digital content creation.
The programme is a well-rounded, professional programme that prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the media/communications industry. It stresses a balance of academic and practical modules in print, broadcast, and digital content creation.
The programme has been modified to include a focus on marketing, advertising and general communications, and students will complete a mentorship programme in semester 3. Each student will work with a mentor who is highly experienced in the communications industry. This can also involve short placements in media/communications organisations.
This will enhance the skill set of students and open the door to a wider range of jobs and careers for them. The lecturing staff also plans to enhance the programme even further by adding data analytics and focusing more on live content creation, which will include desktop publishing skills and involve the department’s international student documentary film festival, ‘Story?’
There is a strong connection with industry, even as they learn, our students are producing work that is published in the national media. We’re equipping our students with all the skills that are requirements for today’s digital journalists and content creators: shooting and editing video, creating audio and podcasts, using social media, developing an online presence, and strong connections with industry.
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| Subjects Taught |
Stage 1/Semester 1:
Audio Broadcasting
Writing for Media
Media History & Society
Research Methods and Practice
Multimedia Production
New Media Workplace
Stage 1/Semester 2:
Visual Broadcasting
Features and Web Writing
Media and Communications Law
Cybercultures
New Media Production
Elective:
Studio Technology
Free Choice Module
Creative Thinking and Design
Event and Project Management
Stage 1/Semester 3:
Journalism MA Project |
| Number of Credits |
90 ECTS |
| Further Enquiries |
Frank O’Donovan
T: 021 432 6117
E: frank.odonovan@mtu.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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