TU985 · Level 8 · 4 years

Journalism

Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

367

Up 37 points since 2023 (330).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

About this course

A four-year degree in journalism, recognised by the National Union of Journalists.

How long
4 years
What you study
You learn to research, write, interview, edit, and produce audio and video for print, online, radio and TV. Subjects include news and feature writing, photojournalism, media law, investigative journalism, local news, podcasting and political communication. You work on the student newspaper The Liberty, and your work is published or broadcast through the School of Media.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement element, with internships as optional modules, and you can study abroad in year three.
Where it can lead
Careers include broadcast, online, video and sports journalism, radio presenting, documentary making, social media editing, PR and communications.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about the news, enjoy writing and speaking, and want to learn by producing real stories.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

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

2023330202430120253282026367

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026367Published after the final round
2025 328328376
2024 301301352
2023 330330400

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

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

See the course on the Technological University Dublin - Grangegorman website ↗

Is Journalism right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Journalism and information, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

The same course at other colleges

Similar courses in Journalism and information

Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.