BA in Communications
Offered by
Griffith College
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Dublin, Ireland
Course overview
The BA in Communications (Level 7) provides a hands-on introduction to contemporary communications practice including photography, radio, journalism, TV, and digital media. Graduates attain NUJ membership and can progress to the Level 8 BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production.
What you will study
Digital Online and Social Media Production
Mobile Media
Photography 1
Thinking Writing Presenting
Understanding Society
Communications History
Cultural Journalism
Radio Production 1
Writing for Media
Career opportunities
Communications Assistant
Junior Journalist
Content Creator
PR Officer
Social Media Coordinator
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Leaving Certificate or equivalent international qualification. CAO code: Dublin GC465. Dublin campus only. Full-time only. NFQ Level 7. Graduates can progress to final year of BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production (Level 8).
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €500 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): 70%+ = €1,000 / 80%+ = €1,500 / 90%+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
overall
PTE
46 overall, no component below 36
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.0 overall
overall
Duolingo
105-115 overall, no component below 95
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
✓
Attain membership of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ)
✓
Progression pathway to Level 8 BA (Hons) in Communications and Media Production
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Practice-focused with real journalistic experience from Year 1
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Dublin campus with state-of-the-art broadcast production facilities
€11,000/yr
€13,500/yr
★ Up to €2,500 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 Years
Next intake
Sep 2026
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