DCU is also home to what are widely recognised as the best journalism and communications programmes in Ireland. The BA in Journalism is in big demand.

DIT also has a very good journalism department.

The BA in Journalism and New Media at UL has some top class professors. UL also opened a state-of-the-art digital broadcasting centre – the first in the country – in 2013.

Points-wise, if any of these universities are out of your reach, the underrated Rathmines College School of Journalism – offering certificates and diplomas – is a great place to start your career and provides links to degree courses.