LM039 · Level 8 · 4 years

Journalism and Digital Communication

University of Limerick · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

388

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A four-year arts degree that trains you to be a journalist across digital and social media. You get plenty of practical newsroom-style work.

How long
4 years
What you study
You make your own radio reports and TV bulletins in studios, and work on the Limerick Voice news website and local paper. You also produce an online magazine and use editing software such as Adobe Audition, Final Cut Pro and InDesign. You learn fact-checking and online verification skills.
Placement and abroad
There is a co-op placement and the option to study abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious, like writing and storytelling, and enjoy hands-on media work.

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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
2026388Published after the final round
2025 381381429
2024 420420473
2023 380380463

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

  • English: Higher H4
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • All Languages except English: 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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