Pre-University - News & Media
The course is designed for students who specifically want to progress onto a Level 6 within Rathmines College in Advanced Media or a Level 7 or Level 8 in Media, Journalism or Communications courses in DCU, TU Dublin, IADT, and UCD. Media graduates will have the appropriate level of academic writing and research methodologies to successfully complete a Level 8 degree.
| 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 Leaving Certificate standard 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 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 Communications and Journalism.
Career Opportunites
Media graduates have 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.
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 to work in the Media industry across a variety of platforms. The course keeps pace with the ever evolving media landscape. It incorporates the practical skills and tools that allow learners to successfully pursue a career in media and journalism, including researching and writing, radio production, and technical skills.
The course is designed for students who specifically want to progress onto a Level 6 within Rathmines College in Advanced Media or a Level 7 or Level 8 in Media, Journalism or Communications courses in DCU, TU Dublin, IADT, and UCD. Media graduates will have the appropriate level of academic writing and research methodologies to successfully complete a Level 8 degree.
Course Modules:
Media Analysis
Writing Skills for Journalism
Research Skills for Journalism
Technical Skills for Journalism
Communications
Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development
Radio Programme Production
Politics
Public Relations
Behavioural Studies
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.
5M2464 - Journalism
Award: QQI Level 5 Journalism 5M2464
Rathmines College,
Town Hall, 200 Rathmines Rd Lower,
Rathmines,
Dublin, D06 A215
Ireland.
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie