Overview
Course Duration One Year Full-time
Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Journalism (5M2464)
This course teaches the fundamental skills required for a career in Journalism. 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.
Students receive a free Adobe CC software suite licence, for use in college and at home.
ERASMUS+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience under the Erasmus+ programme abroad.
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.
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course can proceed via the Higher Education Links Scheme to the Journalism programmes at DCU (DC132) and Technical University Dublin (TU985). 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 click here. 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.
Course content
- 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
Course Cost
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee.
In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
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