Journalism University of Galway

Overview

On the Journalism degree from University of Galway you will learn how to report, investigate, and produce compelling news across platforms from print and digital to radio and TV, while understanding the media’s role in society. It’s a hands-on degree that prepares you for a fast-changing world. 

Careers

You’ll also take an Arts subject alongside journalism. This strengthens your storytelling with broader knowledge in areas like politics, history, law, languages, or literature. In third year, you can choose to go on work placement, study abroad, or combine both. By final year, you’ll have the experience, confidence, and portfolio to take the next step in your career. 

Over four years, the BA Journalism will train you to become a professional journalist who can tell important stories across multiple platforms. You’ll learn how to report, write, edit, and produce news content for print, digital, audio and video, while gaining a deeper understanding of the media’s power, ethics, and role in society. You’ll build real skills from day one, with hands-on learning in radio, social media, video, and newsroom production, all grounded in critical media theory.