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journalism

  • 16-01-2013 4:23pm
    #1
    anon1347
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    hi guys

    is anyone studying or know anyone studying journalism

    if so could you tell me what the course is like? if you enjoy it? what the hours are like? etc. i know that theres information on the dcu website about the course but i want to get a students point of view. Im in UL at the moment and hate my course but am thinking about applying for journalism next year next year.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    emerjane08
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭emerjane08


    Hi, can anyone tell me if there is a sports journalism module or class or something in the Journalism course in DCU? Or any other interesting modules like crime and business journalism etc.

    And please, I know it's a hard job to get into I've been told so many times but I'm really really set on journalism,
    Thanks


  • #3
    Konata
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,164 ✭✭✭Konata


    I have merged these threads since you are both looking for information on journalism.

    In future, please search the forum for any other threads related to your questions before starting a new thread. We've had dozens of journalism threads in recent years which I'm sure will answer some of your questions.

    I will leave this thread open though in case there are questions either of ye have that have not yet been answered.


  • #4
    Huckster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 63 ✭✭Huckster


    You're better off doing a degree in what you hope to specialise in such as law or business rather than just studying straight journalism. Imo you can't teach someone to write and I'm glad I didn't opt for a journalism degree, as I have a friend currently doing a masters in journalism and he said it's a waste of time. The best thing you can do is get as many articles as possible published and build up connections and a portfolio.


  • #5
    journograd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4 ✭journograd


    Huckster wrote: »
    You're better off doing a degree in what you hope to specialise in such as law or business rather than just studying straight journalism. Imo you can't teach someone to write and I'm glad I didn't opt for a journalism degree, as I have a friend currently doing a masters in journalism and he said it's a waste of time. The best thing you can do is get as many articles as possible published and build up connections and a portfolio.

    Hi - I did a masters in journalism and all the advice I got was the same as above BEFORE I did the masters, but as soon as I finished all the editors I met said they wanted BA in Journalism grads because MA grads didnt have enough new media experience. I did the MA in UL, so I cant talk about the BA, but the BA grads I know all rave about how good it is, and how much work experience they get, and how many great visitors they get. The only complaint they all have is the head of their BA journalism works them all to the bone, he's a bit of a hard ass from what I hear, but they all say he's brilliant and he's got great contacts and helps students get published, and to get jobs. I met him once, and didn't think much of him to be honest, but that's just my view. What ever you do, don't do a Masters, it's a waste of time.


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