🇮🇪Ireland · Griffith College
MA in Journalism & Digital Communications
Master’s · Full Time · On Campus · 1–1.5 years · Intakes: September, February
Updated 30 August 2026
Tuition Fee: €16,000Deadline: ASAPIELTS: 7.0Location: Dublin, Ireland
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Tuition Fee
€16,000
৳2,251,840 BDT
Application Fee
€0
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Deadline
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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At a glance
Basic Information
Course NameMA in Journalism & Digital Communications
LevelMaster's
Course TypeFull Time
Campus ModeOn Campus – Dublin Main Campus
Duration1 year (September) / 1.5 years (February)
IntakesSeptember, February
DisciplineJournalism, Media & Digital Communications
Eligibility
Academic Requirements
Bachelor’s Requirement (Main)
- A minimum 2.2 honours bachelor’s degree in any academic discipline, or an accepted international equivalent
- Griffith College does not publish a fixed Bangladesh grade conversion for this programme; International Admissions confirms equivalence to the Irish 2.2 standard case by case
Note
The published entry requirement accepts degrees from any discipline. Admission remains subject to academic-equivalence assessment and submission of the required application documents.
Tests
Standardized Test Requirement
No GMAT, GRE or other additional standardized admission test is listed for this programme.
Language
English Proficiency Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Minimum per Band |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7.0 | No band below 6.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 5.0 | Reading 4.5; Writing 5.0; Listening 4.5; Speaking 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | No band below 55 |
| Duolingo English Test | 130–135 | No band below 120 |
Notes
- These are Griffith College’s direct-entry standards for postgraduate Journalism and Communications programmes. The overall score and every band minimum must be met.
- TOEFL note: Griffith College’s current table uses the revised 1–6 scale introduced on 26 January 2026. Applicants presenting an older 0–120 result should confirm the accepted equivalent.
Waiver: Not available
Funding
Scholarships
Eligible non-EU offer-holders may be considered for the limited Griffith Global Excellence Scholarship, providing a 50% tuition reduction when an applicable intake round is open. This MA is also listed among Griffith College’s eligible Government of Ireland scholarship programmes.
Good to know
Remarks & Additional Information
- September study lasts one year, while the February intake lasts 1.5 years.
- Current non-EU tuition is €16,000. Additional charges include €200 annual student services, €250 September or €125 February administration, a 2% learner protection charge and a €200 QQI award fee.
- Students complete 10 taught modules and a dissertation, including data journalism, investigative journalism, multiplatform writing, podcasting, mobile video and media-product design, plus two electives.
- Submit photo ID, degree certificate and transcripts, and English evidence. Griffith College controls admission and scholarships; Irish authorities control visa and immigration decisions.
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