Radio & Podcasting Producing & Presenting
A Radio & Podcasting Content Production & Presentation. Strong industry links. Work experience in Ireland, Malta, Alicante & Finland.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson | ||
| BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, please note for this course
Year 1 Higher National Certificate
• A suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 award, with a merit profile, that satisfies the entry requirements is:
o Media and Broadcasting Level 5 (MND)
Year 2 Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Sound Media), can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate, and subject to module compatibility may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Sound Media).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates who achieve a Merit/Distinction profile may apply for entry to the BA (Hons) in Media Production Management in BCFE. This is a one-year top-up degree validated by DCU.
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
Career Opportunities
• Graduates from this course have an extremely strong track record of success in media industry, working in all the major radio stations, both on air and in production.
• BCFE radio graduates are consistently successful in gaining nominations and winning awards at the IMRO National Industry Radio Awards, and this year, ex-BCFE Radio students were nominated for 35 awards and won over 20.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
• International Applicants
• Mature Students
• VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) funded applicants
• BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) funded applicants
Sources of Funding:
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme Refer to www.susi.ie
- VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme) Refer to www.gov.ie/vtos
- BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) Refer to www.welfare.ie
- SOLAS Fund for Students with Disabilities Refer to www.solas.ie and guidance notes on www.bcfe.ie
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose A HND In Radio & Podcasting Producing And Presenting ?
This Radio & Podcasting Producing and Presenting course involves podcast content creation, production, and presentation, along with strong links to the radio industry including ongoing guest lecturers and excellent work experience placements in radio stations.
In small classes you will be taught everything about radio, from how to hold a microphone to how set up a Radio Station. You will learn music radio programming and presenting; researching; making feature programmes, news, and documentaries which are broadcast on two college radio stations, including an FM radio station broadcasting to Dublin.
Work Experience includes opportunities of working on college radio stations, online and FM stations, ACAST podcasting and working with ‘Movie Extras’. There are also funded work placements through the Erasmus+ programme, which include radio stations in Malta, Spain and Finland.
Year 1
• Radio Production
• Audio Practices
• Audio Studies
• Professional Practice
• Scriptwriting for Sound
• Interview and Presentation Techniques
• Individual Project
• Creative Media Industry
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Sound Media).
Year 2
• Podcast Production
• Radio Management
• Drama
• News and Editorial
• Collaborative Project
• Personal Professional Development
• Advanced Sound Media Studies
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Sound Media).
Award Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Sound Media)
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Sound Media)
* The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6.
Course Facilities
• The Radio course has state of the art fully digital and touchscreen broadcast studios and individual podcast booths.
• Students are equipped with portable recorders as well as a Home Podcast Studio and Gold Membership of Acast.com
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie