Course Summary
Take on the challenge of entering the ever-growing digital communications sector in Ireland or internationally. The comprehensive syllabus of digital media production skills and digital communications theory which is delivered in this postgraduate diploma (PGD) programme is designed to equip you with the skills needed for success across the multiplatform news, social, and commercial communications content production sectors.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
2.2 degree in any discipline.
Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. For more information, please visit our website.
Application Details
How to Apply
Applicants can Apply Online directly (see "Application Weblink" above).
Please note: Our Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Media Communications has two intakes: September and February.
Courses beginning in September run for 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Courses beginning in February run for 1.5 years full-time and 2.5 years part-time.
Intake Dates
Dublin - Full-Time - September 2025
Fees
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
On completion of the Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Journalism and Digital Communications, students may progress onto a range of Level 9 Masters (MA) programmes on the National Qualifications Framework. The Postgraduate QQI validation means that your qualification is recognised not only in Ireland and Europe but throughout the world.
Career Progression
Through the PGD in Journalism and Digital Communications, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong portfolio and covered a diverse range of media production and theory. Graduates from this programme are employed in a wide variety of fields across the digital communications and journalism industries. A sample of recent graduates’ job titles include:
Senior News Reporter
Editorial Assistant
In-House Editor
Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter
Video Producer
Web Partnerships Manager
Digital Content Executive
Communications Associate / Executive
Social Media Analyst / Manager
Research Assistant
Data Scout
Freelance Copywriter / Journalist / Producer
Mobile Journalist
Documentary Director