BA Joint Hons in Journalism
at Dublin City University, Dublin

3.9 /5

(141 Reviews)

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BA Joint Hons in Journalism
at
Dublin City University
Overview

BA Joint Hons in Journalism at Dublin City University is a popular program among Indian students. For admission to this course, which has 9 months, an Indian student needs to be eligible and submit documents. The documents to be submitted are academic qualifications, standardised text and language test score, resume and others. English language tests accepted by the university such as IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. Also, there is regular spending on food, travel, staying, books, supplies and others.

Duration	9 months
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Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

BA Joint Hons in Journalism

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BA Joint Hons in Journalism
at
Dublin City University
Fees

The fee breakup of the Dublin City University BA Joint Hons in Journalism includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Dublin City University. Students can check the table given below to know more about Dublin City University BA Joint Hons in Journalism fee breakup.

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BA Joint Hons in Journalism
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Dublin City University
Entry Requirements

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For Admission Students should have a minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6/H7, which must include Maths & English/Irish & In addition at least two subjects at Grade H5, Additionally English at Grade H4 is required

TOEFL

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PTE

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BA Joint Hons in Journalism
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Dublin City University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#284	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027
#6	Ireland Ranking QS, 2026
#828	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026

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Dublin City University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

57% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Multi-dimensional

Fun loving

Internships3.4

Part time work3.7

Post study jobs3.7

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.3

Value for money3.9

Public transportation4.4

Safety4.1

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.8

Upasak Naskar Verified Icon

MSc in Management - Business - Batch of 2025

5.0

High competition, good for medicine/nursing

Tips: Living cost is high, so calculate before considering study abroad. Scholarships opportunities moderate to low, cultural shift is likely to occur during the course, overall satisfied with the university but to land a job is what gets tricky here to be honest.

Likes (Internships): Great weather, great support, lots of extracurricular activities and sports, great environment to study with best in class library, great people all around to share good time for while learning, or even through your daily chores while striving abroad.

Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Great campus, great professors, great faculty, project based study, lots of assignments, stiff competition, diverse teaching faculty who supports you throughout the course of study, mark you all over based on broad spectrum of skills and expertise that you may have in different aspects.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 2025

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 28150

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2026Read more

Sahana Sankaralingam Selvi Verified Icon

MSc in Electronic & Computer Technology - Batch of 2025

3.5

A Life Changing and Transformative Global Journey.

Tips: Moving from India completely changed my life dynamics, bringing a totally new, highly independent and deeply enriching life experience. I was fortunate to receive the DCU Academic Excellence Scholarship, which provided 6,000 Euros deduction from my total tuition fees based on my academic merit. Before joining, students should prepare for a practical, assignment heavy academic structure that heavily values independent research over rote memorization. Despite the adjustments, I am very much satisfied with the university, my course structure and life in Ireland as a whole.

Likes (Public transportation): DCU is well-connected to the rest of the city, with numerous Dublin bus routes running directly outside the campus gates. For students, commuting is highly convenient and very affordable thanks to the Student Leap Card facility. The frequent bus schedules ensure a reliable and safe journey to anywhere at almost any time.

Dislikes (Internships): Although there is some career guidance and CV preparation offered at DCU, it is very difficult to get a placement because there is a lot of competition, and students have to go out on their own to find one. It is for this reason that it is so hard to find an internship.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1300

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 2 Sep 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Human Resource Management - Batch of 2025

3.3

A Welcoming Place to Grow Independently.

Tips: DCU is research-focused with practical, project-based learning and a welcoming campus. Dublin living costs are high, but public transport is affordable. *Transition & cultural shift:* Teaching is self-directed with discussions and group work. Irish culture is inclusive and direct. The biggest shift was adapting to colder weather and managing independence like housing and budgeting. *Scholarships:* I applied through admission and was automatically considered. DCU offers merit scholarships from €1,100 to €6,100 for international students by faculty. The Government of Ireland Scholarship also offers full tuition + a €10,000 stipend for a Master's. You can receive only one.

Likes (Quality of faculty): I rated *4 on quality of faculty* because they are knowledgeable, industry-experienced, and explain concepts clearly with updated content. Faculty are very *accessible* with regular office hours, quick response, and openness to 1:1 mentorship. The *teaching methodology* is unique due to project-based learning, case studies, and flipped classrooms focused on live industry problems rather than only lectures. *Diversity* is moderate. The lecturers are a solid blend of local Irish academics and international staff, many of whom come straight out of industry. You get a good mix of real-world experience and theoretical knowledge in class, though having even more full-time international professors would definitely give the modules a broader global edge.

Dislikes (Value for money): My course fee sits in the middle. The faculty and curriculum match global standards, which justifies part of the cost. But ROI, scholarships, and campus facilities don't yet match top foreign universities, and it's costlier than most Indian public colleges. So value is moderate.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900

Prepping time for classes50 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 32000

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026Read more

Anonymous

PhD / MA / MSc /MEd in Education - Institute of Education - Research - Batch of 2029

4.2

You will fall in love with the people here, they are so kind ❤️

Tips: I'm a PhD student supported by a research grant. Hence, it was financially easy, but it isn't enough to save a lot. Just enough to sustain the expensive Dublin. Unlike master's students, PhD students might have very few friends, which might make it a bit difficult initially, but gradually it changes (hoping so).

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1250

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro 25000

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026Read more

Anonymous

MSc in Bioprocess Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.4

Great environment to meet students from different cultures

Tips: There are not many job placements, but there are job fairs, career guidance, and internships. Based on grades, we get scholarships. They post cultural events, so we meet and get connected with people from different cultures. We also have a student union to raise questions and concerns.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is great at the university. Lots of cultural events and student clubs besides academic life. Students get to showcase their talents. Academics are also great, with good faculty, great resources, and research teams. They also have a platform to post lectures, which is very useful.

Dislikes (Part time work): On-campus part-time jobs are limited, but off campus you have lots of opportunities. It takes time, but we can try with the right documents. Academics and part-time are balanced well, as we have fewer classes and time to finish the assignments if we just stick to the part-time hours allocated by the government.

Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 1500

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryEuro

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026Read more

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