Journalism in DCU

daisyaikou

Could anyone who's doing it tell me whether they like it or not and why?

What days and hours per day are you timetabled for?

Are the people on your course nice? I see its a small enough course so do you guys all get along?

Do you have exams or is it continual assessment? And do you make presentations to the whole class?

Answer anything you like if you can, Im just trying to figure out the structure of the course thanks

monument

Why do you want to do the journalism degree?

daisyaikou wrote: »

Could anyone who's doing it tell me whether they like it or not and why?

Some like it, some love it, a few even hate it. I think it's ok.

daisyaikou wrote: »

What days and hours per day are you timetabled for?

It differs... select "JR" and the year here to see the timetables http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/time2.shtml

daisyaikou wrote: »

Are the people on your course nice? I see its a small enough course so do you guys all get along?

This kind of thing can vary year-on-year and very much depending on you. As with every group, different people get on to different degrees. The three or so years I've known have been more than reasonably friendly.

daisyaikou wrote: »

Do you have exams or is it continual assessment? And do you make presentations to the whole class?

It's mostly continual assessment. There are some exams for a few classes. But even some of these are optional as you can if you want limit the amount depending on your choice of classes.

daisyaikou wrote: »

Answer anything you like if you can, Im just trying to figure out the structure of the course thanks

You'll get a lot more info if you search for older threads

NR

I personally love it, it's exactly what I wanted. The hours aren't too bad, but it's kinda implied that you should be spending free time doing some sort of journalism, be it with DCUfm or The College View, or further afield. The people are generally friendly as you have to be outgoing to work in this area. Not a whole load of exams you have plenty of time to study for the couple you have. And remember, it's more learning about how to be a journalist under the banner of a BA as it's more of a trade than an academic subject. Some would disagree but that's kinda how I see it.

daisyaikou

thanks guys!

i would like to do journalism but i dont know weather to pick this course or the one in DIT.

also, the job prospects dont seem great, what with the diminishing print press. and i dont like the negetive opinion people have of journalists

stringy

daisyaikou wrote: »

thanks guys!

i would like to do journalism but i dont know weather to pick this course or the one in DIT.

also, the job prospects dont seem great, what with the diminishing print press. and i dont like the negetive opinion people have of journalists

DCU has one of the most established journalism degrees in Europe, and DCU was one of the first universities in Europe to offer a journalism degree.

There is a focus on online media and online journalism now because news is so dynamic and yes because there has been a move away from traditional media. However the same basic skills in news reporting, editing and writing are still required and relevant for whichever media platform you intend to work in.

DCU is also firstly a university and secondly the youngest university in the Top 300 world rankings. Furthermore t's the only European university under the age of 30 in the top 300 rankings - some people value that, some people think it's irrelevant, take what you will from it.

Lost Arrow

The job prospects are what you make them.Anyone that determined to succeed will get there in the end.It's up to u whether u want to do something u like despite wat everyone else says or thinks about it!

When I started the course I hated it.I found it too broad and I didn't like the lecturers or settle in that well.Everyone kept telling me I was basically screwed and I would never get a decent job after the degree.At the time,I believed them and basically coasted through first year.

After I recieved dreadful results and scraped it into 2nd year.It was decision time.My options were 1.Stay and work at it or 2.Transfer to a course in UCD.

In the end I decided to stay and it was the best decision I ever made.2nd year was so much better.I actually started to really enjoy it and appreciate the course as it is the best journalism course in the country.There are tonnes of options available to u once u have a good degree.Even if u decide journalism isn't for u at the end,you can always go into marketing,PR,business,communications.With the economy in the state it is,loads of people are doing postgrads and broadening their education by having two disciplines.

The degree isn't going to go to waste and then at least you'll know.If you don't try,you'll never know...

If you want to do Journalism I would recommend DCU.It's a warm university with a great range of clubs and socs.There's a college radio station,newspaper, magazine etc. so plenty of ways to get stuck in and build up some experience.

I would also recommend Journalism here because of the work placement,it's prob the best thing about the degree,an opportunity to get a foot in the door.You have a chance to get into TV3,RTÉ,Irish Times,98fm,Newstalk etc.It's very exciting,fair enough there are rubbish placements as well but if u get the head down and work hard in the course you should get somewhere decent.

Make sure the decision is yours.Be aware of the downsides and take them into account but don't let anyone put you off or talk you out of it if it's what you really want!:rolleyes:

aoife_bennett

Would it be worth it to get a part time internship with a media company (eg: today fm, rte, etc) while doing this course or would you have time??

stringy

aoife_bennett wrote: »

Would it be worth it to get a part time internship with a media company (eg: today fm, rte, etc) while doing this course or would you have time??

It would be amazing if you did and so helpful and beneficial. Students do this all the time. It certainly enhances your CV and also allows you put into practice what you are learning.