Study MA Journalism and International Affairs at University College Dublin in Ireland,

MA Journalism and International Affairs

Ireland

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What will I learn?

The CNN Academy UCD Clinton Institute MA in Journalism and International Affairs is a one-year programme that combines practical training in audio, video, digital, and social storytelling with academic expertise in international affairs.In todays media ecosystem, journalists need to be able to produce engaging content for a savvy digital-first audience while understanding the structures and dynamics that shape global issues and relations.This is the first English-language Masters programme CNN has co-designed in collaboration with a university partner, combining journalistic and academic excellence in an innovative curriculum that is challenging and employment-orientated.The programme will equip new generations of journalists to report on critical global issues of the day, from climate change, to human rights to terrorism. It will appeal to and reward those with a passion to not only understand the world but explain it in ways that are informative and transformative.DURATION:1 YearsNEXT INTAKE:20242025 September

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
€25,000.00 (US$ 26,792) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,105

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) in a relevant subject area with a minimum upper second class honours UCD GPA of 3.08 or the international equivalent is requiredApplicants without the above degree qualification but with extensive work experience in a relevant sector will be considered.English Language Requirements - in the

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University College Dublin

UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 11,000 international students.

  • Main campus in Belfield, only 5km from Dublin city centre
  • 100th in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2027)
  • One of Europe’s top research-intensive universities
  • Scholarships available for international students

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