- Location: Mulgrave Street, Limerick, Ireland - Ireland
- Duration: 1 Years
Course details
QQI Level 5 - Journalism 5M2464
Programme Overview
This 1 year, full time programme provides an introduction to all aspects of radio broadcasting and journalism. The broadcasting industry is an exciting one, attracting people who are confident communicators with an interest in pursuing a career that is both varied and interesting. The College has made a significant investment in equipping two state-of-the-art recording studios, resulting in a particularly well-resourced programme.
Typical Modules
- Writing Skills for Journalism
- Research Skills for Journalism
- Technical Skills for Journalism
- Word Processing
- Presentation Skills/Communications
- Legal Practice & Procedures/Business Law
- Image Processing/Desktop Publishing (InDesign)
- Work Experience*
- Media Analysis
- Radio Programme Production
- Political Studies
- Event Production
- Shorthand
* Learners must obtain practical work experience, preferably in Print Media; Radio; TV; Communications; Film or Theatre. Work Experience is a requirement for full certification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Employment/Progression Opportunities
Radio Presenters; Editorial Journalists; Reporters; Correspondents; Political Analysts; News Analysts; Weather Analysts; Public Administration; Government Agencies; Event Managers; Public Relations;
Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced Certificate in Media/Radio Level 6 programme in LCFE
This Media programme has direct entry arrangements with Mary Immaculate College, Limerick, Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) and Tralee Institute of Technology.
Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Limerick College of Further Education
Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.
LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.
Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.
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