Course details
course provides learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence essential to pursue a career in Journalism, encompassing the use of digital and social media. Learners study all aspects of the industry and learn about the theory and practice involved in being a journalist. They are also encouraged to submit articles to newspapers, magazines and websites from early in the year. The Advanced Certificate is designed to build on the skills and knowledge acquired in the Level 5 course. During Year 2 learners work to produce a news blog and features blog. They will also take charge of broadcasting news from the DFEi’s own radio station “The Wave” on 107.8fm. This course has a strong progression record, with 100 per cent of applicants gaining entry to second year of the DIT Degree in Journalism in 2013.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
Main Areas of Study (Year 1)
- Communications
- Desktop Publishing
- Legal Practice and Procedures
- Media Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- Research Skills for Journalism
- Technical Skills for Journalism
- Writing Skills for Journalism
- Work Experience
Entry Requirements (Year 2)
- FETAC Level 5 Award Journalism (5M2464) or equivalent
- Degree Graduates
- Applications are welcome from mature learners who have significant previous experience in Journalism
Main Areas of Study (Year 2)
- Editing Practice and Techniques
- Media Ethics and Legal Framework
- Feature Writing
- Media Industry Awareness
- News Writing for Print
- Radio News Broadcasting
- Journalistic Research Techniques
- Shorthand
- Communications
- Personal and Professional Development
Certification
- Year 1: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Journalism (5M2464)
- Year 2: QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Award Media Production (6M5130)
Course Location
About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.
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