Course details
The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism is designed for students who wish to gain employment in print, online or broadcast journalism and other areas of creative media production. While the main focus of the course is effective writing, skills such as photojournalism, page design and radio broadcasting will also be developed.
Contemporary media issues will be explored throughout the course, and students are facilitated in conducting independent research into modern media practice. Students are encouraged to build a comprehensive portfolio as well as learning a broad range of skills to enable them to progress to further study or employment.
Course Content
Year One
Practical Skills, Research Techniques, Feature Writing, Photojournalism, News Journalism, Page Design & Layout, Radio Journalism, Special Subject Investigation
Year Two
Radio Documentary, Law for Journalists, Politics for Journalists, Shorthand, Convergent Journalism, Work Experience, Contextual Studies, Magazine Project
CERTIFICATION
Higher National Diploma, leading to BA (Honours)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Leaving Certificate or equivalent - Higher Level English is an advantage. Mature students are welcome.
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course Location
About Colaiste Dhulaigh College of Further Education
We_They of Further Education is located on four campuses, Coolock, Raheny, Kilbarrack and Malahide. CDCFE provides programmes delivered by a team of tutors dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning in a caring, supportive and friendly atmosphere. We currently offer over 30 full-time Post-Leaving Certificate courses and have a large part-time provision of Day and evening courses. We want you to succeed and our courses are designed to help our learners achieve their full potential.
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