Social Media & Public Relations
The Course will teach learners the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, as well as web design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will study up to date content in topical areas such as marketing research, marketing planning, promotional methods, social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital advertising, and effective public relations.
| 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
- Applicants should have completed Leaving Certificate course or equivalent
- Mature Applicants welcome.
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Careers / Further progression
Education Progression
QQI Level 5 Award holders are eligible to progress onto Rathmines College’s Level 6 Advanced Certificate in News and Media in the Digital Age or to the Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business. They can apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges see www.cao.ie and www.qqi.ie. Graduates meeting the specified criteria (Distinctions in 5 nominated modules) may apply for progress to DCU, TU Dublin and IADT Degree Programmes in New Media and Journalism.
Career Opportunites
This course will teach students the fundamental skills of working with social media or public relations. Students can set up their own social media blog or decide to progress into a marketing or public relations department. The course will be underpinned by very practical applications to include web design, marketing as well as entrepreneurial skills.
Further information
Start Date: 02/09/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.
The SUSI Grant Scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills. www.susi.ie
The Course will teach learners the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, as well as web design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will study up to date content in topical areas such as marketing research, marketing planning, promotional methods, social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital advertising, and effective public relations. Students will be eligible to apply for progression through the CAO to various Business and Marketing courses including TU Dublin, IADT and NU Maynooth. Graduates have also gained employment in all areas of the creative media industry as news reporters, feature writers, radio presenters, radio producers, news editors, content creators, podcast producers, sports journalists, radio presenters, public relations practitioners, newspaper editors, advertising copywriters and other exciting media careers.
Course Modules:
Advertising
Communications
Digital Marketing
Public Relations
Media Analysis
Writing Skills
Web Authoring
Work Experience
Word Processing
Maths (Optional)
European Language (Optional)
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.
5M5048 - Creative Media
Award: QQI Level 5 Award - 5M5048 Creative Media
Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie