Journalism & Digital Communications
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Entry is also open to students with good written English and a keen interest in journalism. Mature applicants are welcome. Evidence of writing ability will strongly aid your application.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course can proceed via the Higher Education Links Scheme to the Journalism programmes at DCU (DC132) and Dublin Institute of Technology (DT582). Successful completion can also open a path to a broader range of degree programmes such as:
Journalism - DCU (DC132)
Communications – DCU (DC131)
European Studies – NUI Maynooth (MH108)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics – NUI Maynooth (MH120)
Law and Society (BCL) - DCU (DC232)
Law (Options) - UCD (DN6000
Humanities - UCD (DN530)
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) - UCD (DN500)
Journalism - TUD (TU985)
English and Media Studies - IADT (DL849)
For full details of QQI requirements for progression to CAO courses please visit our website. Simply enter the code for the programme you are interested in or if you are not sure of the code choose the Select by Institution option, then click on Go.
Further information
Course commences September 2023.
Maintenance Grants
Students attending the College may be entitled to maintenance grants. Conditions for eligibility are the same as those for university or Institute of Technology students. Contact the college for more information, or full information and application details may be obtained from www.susi.ie.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie.
Apply to college via link below.
Overview
The digital revolution has changed the way organisations, politicians, companies, clubs and community groups - communicate with the general public, with profound implications for both the media and wider industry.
This course aims to provide knowledge, qualifications and experience that will:
1. Aid progression to higher education via the Higher Education Links Scheme
2. Enable students to get a foothold directly into journalism and associated media professions, such as Public Relations
3. Generate advanced communications skills that are directly transferable to many other roles in wider industry
In addition to the core tasks of idea generation, research and writing techniques, learners receive instruction on industry-standard page-layout software for newspapers, magazines and digital publications, plus audio and visual software for radio and video productions.
Successful completion opens up a wide range of third level progression options in both media and non-media fields.
News Writing
Feature Writing
Online Journalism
Subediting
Newspaper Layout and Design
Public Relations
Radio and Sound Production
TV and Video Production
Media Analysis
Communications
Work Experience
5M2464 - Journalism.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Journalism.
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