Journalism Conversion Course Master's
An intensive master's conversion course designed to cultivate multi-skilled and critically aware journalists.
Best for:Best for graduates from any discipline seeking an intensive professional qualification and career in multi-platform journalism.
Overview
The Journalism Conversion Course at Technological University Dublin is an intensive full-time postgraduate programme spanning one year. It aims to develop multi-skilled, critically aware journalists with a deep understanding of media roles in modern society. Students engage in approximately 20 hours of contact time per week, alongside practical coursework, projects, and a professional work placement. Admission is competitive and assessed through academic performance, relevant experience, and potential interviews.
What you'll do
- Participate in approximately 20 hours of weekly lectures and contact sessions across semesters one and two
- Execute hands-on reporting and media production assignments
- Complete professional work placements within the journalism and media industry
- Engage with industry contacts and undertake independent journalistic projects
Requirements
Degree required: Honours bachelor degree (2.2 grade or higher) or equivalent in any discipline
Degree offered: Master's (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; minimum IELTS Academic proficiency of 7.5 overall with nothing less than 6 in each component (or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Strong academic writing and communication abilities
- Critical awareness of societal and media issues
- Capacity to manage an intensive full-time study schedule
- Aptitude for multi-platform content creation
- Hold an honours bachelor degree at grade 2.2 or higher, or equivalent non-standard qualifications
- Meet English language proficiency requirements if English is not the first language
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-09-01
Applications for full-time postgraduate programmes commencing in September 2026 can be submitted online through the university's admissions portal. Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the shortlisting process. Successful candidates receive first-round offers, while reserve candidates are accommodated if places become available.
- BSc/BA transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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