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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Arts (Journalism)

University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
University of Galway - UG (formerly NUIG)
Course Code
GY119
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
414
Points Change

Course Summary

If you are a budding reporter or are curious about the world around you and like to write, or have a passion for radio, television or social media, then this is an ideal programme for you. The BA Journalism is an exciting programme for University of Galway (reformed for 2019) which offers you an opportunity to gain highly coveted communication and media production skills while undertaking an Arts degree.

College Link

College Link > GY119 - Arts (Journalism)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

Language options with this course

The following language options are available to study as part of this programme:

Languages
Award Type
Includes time abroad*
Notes
French
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Irish
Major
Students spend an academic year studying Irish in the Gaeltacht and on work placement in an Irish medium setting
Italian
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language
Spanish
Major
Students may spend a semester or a year abroad studying through the medium of their target language

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.

Entry Requirements

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.

Search for PLC Courses offering these awards
(Click on the Codes)

Note: Information for 2024 Entry
Award Code Award Title
5M0529 Software Development
5M18518 Media Production
5M18519 Film and Television Production
5M2009 Early Childhood Care and Education
5M2067 Information Processing
5M2069 Marketing
5M2073 Language and European Studies
5M2102 Business Studies
5M2146 Multimedia Production
5M2149 Sound Production
5M2154 Cultural and Heritage Studies
5M2181 Applied Social Studies
5M2464 Journalism
5M2468 Business Administration
5M2786 Community Care
5M3114 General Studies
5M3789 Legal Studies
5M4468 Community Health Services
5M5011 Tourism with Business
5M5163 Theatre Performance
6M0691 Software Development
6M18534 Film and Television Production
6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education
6M3674 Community Development
6M4985 Business
6M5013 Administration
6M5014 International Contact Centre Service

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Linguistic

The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Career Progression

The skills you develop through your BA with Journalism will directly benefit you in your other degree subjects, and your specialism will also make you a highly valued candidate for postgraduate programmes that focus on writing, media and communication or that cover areas of cultural, social and political interest.

Graduate career opportunities include all fields where communication is primary, from marketing and PR to publishing and advertising.

Further Research

College Link > GY119 - Arts (Journalism)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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