Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Journalism)

Course details

The aim of this course is to introduce students to journalism and to provide them with a working knowledge of the media industry in Ireland.

Course Requirements

Students applying for this course should have passed the Leaving Certificate in five subjects including English and have achieved at least 1 C3 Grade in Higher Level papers. Applicants will be interviewed. Mature applicants welcome.

Students applying directly from QQI Certificate courses require a minimum of 205 points generated from 8 relevant full-value modules. Points are awarded as follows:

Level 5 Modules:

• Pass = 20 points
• Merit = 35 points
• Distinction = 50 points

All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.

All applicants will be interviewed.

Course Modules

YEAR 1

• Contextual Studies
• Politics for Journalists
• Research Techniques
• Practical Skills (Journalism)
• Page Design & Layout for Newspapers & Magazines
• Feature Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
• Radio Journalism
• Interview & Presentation Techniques for Radio

YEAR 2

• Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
• Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production
• Journalism Studies
• Career Development for Journalism
• Law for Journalism
• Radio Documentary Production
• Writing for Specialist Publications
• Convergent Journalism
• Students may specialise in the areas of Current Affairs, Sports or Entertainment Journalism.
• These modules/units are subject to change

Award

• Year 2 - BTEC - Higher National in Media (Journalism)