Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Communication Entry requirements

Become a multimedia journalist working across radio, TV, digital and social media. Gain hands-on skills for careers in journalism, PR and communications.

Key information

CAO points 2025 381

EU fees per year €3,058

Non-EU fees per year €17,396

NFQ Level NFQ Level 8

Duration Four years

Attendance Full-time

Award Degree

Course code LM039

Studying abroad Co-op

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Minimum grades

Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved equivalent) with a minimum of six subjects which must include:

Two H5 (Higher level) grades and Four O6 (Ordinary level) grades

Four H7 (Higher Level) grades.

Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.

Note: Grade F6 in Foundation Mathematics also satisfies the minimum entry requirements. Foundation Maths is not reckonable for scoring purposes.

Subject requirements

Students must hold a minimum of H4 grade in English.

Students wishing to take a Language Studies elective must hold a minimum H3 grade in that language with the exception of beginners German, Japanese and Spanish where grade H3 or above in a language other than English is required.

Additional requirements

Mature Students

We welcome applications from mature students. Mature applicants must apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1 February.

Application information for mature student applicants

QQI Entry

Certain QQI Awards are acceptable in fulfilling admission requirements for this programme. Go to the UL Admissions QQI page for a full list of modules.