BA in Communications
Griffith College, Ireland
First Year Course Fee
USD 14,280
Course Accredited By
HECA
Campus: Dublin Main Campus.
Take the first steps to a career as a working media professional .
This hands-on course builds the knowledge and skills needed today in the changing and dynamic world of media, whether is working online, in radio, TV or photojournalism, giving you the practical, real-world experience needed to succeed.
- Our BA (Hons) in Business (Marketing) is a 3-year QQI Level 8 degree. The purpose of the programme is to allow students to tailor their studies to reflect their interests and future career ambitions in marketing through a broad range of business and marketing modules.
- Students will develop their marketing skills and expertise while also having a grounded knowledge in all key business areas.
- Students will gain a key understanding of business disciplines, teamwork and specialised marketing practices, perfectly positioning them to be a dynamic team player in any business environment.
- Students will achieve a degree level qualification in a flexible and accessible manner via the blended learning delivery method.
- You will benefit from a broad syllabus covering key marketing disciplines like global marketing, social media marketing, customer engagement and branding.
- You will receive lecturing from vastly experienced professionals from a wide range of industries.
Enrollment Cycles
- September 2023
Entry Requirements
- 5 O6/H7 grades, to include a language (English, Irish or another language) and maths.
How to Apply
Applicants under 23 years
- Applicants under 23 years of age must apply through the CAO. Please consult us for information on important dates for applications.
- CAO Codes
- Dublin - GC465
- Cork - GC265
Applicants over 23 years
- If you are 23 years of age on or before the 1st January of the year you want to enter, you may apply as a mature student. Mature and part-time applicants must apply directly. Mature students will be asked for a copy of their passport. Part-time applicants that are under 23 years on 1st January will be asked for a copy of their passport, Leaving Certificate results / FETAC qualifications or equivalent and must meet the minimum entry requirements for the programme.
English Language requirements
- In response to the worldwide closure of English Language Test Centres arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, Griffith College is now accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. This is a temporary measure for our intakes up to and including February 2022.
Year One
- 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
Year Two
- Contemporary Politics
- Media Production
- Photography 2
- Radio Production 2
- Media Law and Ethics
- News Reporting and Feature Writing
- Understanding Narrative
- Shorthand (Elective)
- Writing and Presentation Skills (Elective)
Year Three
- Business of Media
- Investigative Journalism
- Media Reporting and Editing
- Video Production 1
- History of Art and Photography
- Media Studies
- Research Methods
- Video Production 2
General Fee Information
- An Academic Administration Fee of EUR250.00 and a 2% Learner Protection Charge is applicable each academic year in addition to the fees quoted below. The fees below relate to Year 1 fees only.
Study Mode: Full-Time
- Dublin
- EUR 5,950.00