GC450 · Level 8 · 3 years full-time

Communications and Media Production

Griffith College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

264

Up 46 points since 2023 (218).

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in communications and media production. You try out journalism, photography, radio, video and digital media.

How long
3 years full-time
What you study
Year one covers photography, video storytelling, writing for media, radio and podcasts, media law and ethics. From year two you pick one of four specialist streams, such as reporting and editing or photography and visual communication. Final-year options include data journalism, public relations, sports journalism and studio video production.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in broadcasting, digital content creation, PR and journalism, and further study on Griffith masters degrees. The course qualifies you for an NUJ press pass.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious, like telling stories and enjoy hands-on work with cameras, microphones and writing.

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About Journalism and information

Courses related to journalism, communication, and media studies

These courses involve learning about the creation, dissemination, and management of news and information. This field covers skills in reporting, writing, editing, multimedia storytelling, digital platforms, media ethics, and media law. E.g. Journalism, Communication Studies.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026264Published after the final round
2025 243243288
2024 275270327
2023 218218290

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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