Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications

Griffith College - Ireland

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. The PGD in Journalism & Digital Communications runs full-time over one year. This programme is for people who wish to be communications professionals who conceive of, produce, upload and manage multiplatform quality journalism and a broad range of digital communications content. Learners are empowered to tailor the programme to their own interests, skills and career plans by choosing two from a range of six diverse elective modules. The next intake for the Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Digital Communications (Part-Time/Blended) will be in September 2026. Early enquiries are welcome, for more information, please contact us at admissions@griffith.ie. In the meantime, the Faculty of Journalism and Media Communications is currently accepting applications to the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations and Digital Communications (Part-Time/Blended) for September 2025 Part-Time intake. Find out more here. You will take modules in data journalism, data analytics, and investigative journalism, acquiring skills that open up employment opportunities in the quality journalism and news industry. You will learn a comprehensive range of digital communications production modules including: radio and podcasting production, video storytelling, mobile video and media product design. For the programme duration, participants are entitled to apply for an NUJ Press Card. At the employment selection process, you will be equipped with a portfolio demonstrating the high quality of your media product, consisting of industry-standard journalistic and investigative skills, digital communications production skills, as well as data journalism and data analysis skills. You will also acquire the skills to produce both high-quality traditional and enhanced digital journalism, as well as commercial and social content for targeted publics across appropriate channels. Upon completion of the course, graduates will be work-ready for a career in quality journalism as well as in the commercial digital communications content production space and who have the practical skills needed for success. Course Highlights: NUJ Press Pass for the duration of your study. Access state-of-the-art radio and TV studios and editing facilities. Build your own online, professional portfolio. Study full-time, part-time or through blended learning. Attend press conferences and work on real-life journalistic situations. Connect with industry leaders through guest lectures.

Faculty of Journalism and Media Communications