The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Communication at the University of Limerick is designed for naturally curious individuals eager to explore local, national, and global events. If you are passionate about asking critical questions and explaining complex happenings through multimedia platforms, this degree is your pathway to becoming a storyteller who matters. You will develop essential writing, storytelling, and communication skills, preparing you to be at the heart of societal narratives and make a tangible difference. This undergraduate programme equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical abilities for a dynamic career.
You will study this full-time, on-campus programme over four years, engaging with core journalism modules alongside opportunities to explore electives in subjects like economics, history, or languages. Your learning experience will include practical training in sub-editing, radio journalism, and new media writing, progressing to TV and digital broadcasting, interviewing, and feature writing. In your third year, you will undertake a valuable cooperative education work placement or an Erasmus exchange, culminating in significant digital news projects and an individual journalism project in your final year. You will graduate prepared for diverse roles in media and communication.