Course details
This course provides learners with the necessary skills to enable them to work in the practical area of Public Relations and Event Management. The course develops the learners understanding of Public Relations, Event Management, Marketing Practice including Digital Marketing, and their role in the business environment. Learners who graduate from this very popular course are very well equipped to enter PR firms or PR departments of large companies. They can work in a wide range of capacities and even set up their own companies. Guest speakers from the industry are an integral component of this programme. Learners may also progress to the QQI (FETAC) Advanced Level 6 Award in Business (Enterprise and Management) or Office Administration at DFEi and may also qualify for entry to a wide range of relevant Third Level courses through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS).
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
Main Areas of Study
- Business Administration Skills
- Communications
- Desktop Publishing
- Digital Marketing
- Event Management
- Marketing Practice
- Digital Photography
- Public Relations
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
- Mathematics (optional)
- Writing Skills for Journalism (optional)
- Media Analysis (optional)
Additional Information
Learners assist in organising many events throughout the academic year. Skills studied in theory are put into practical use in organising the annual talent show and other events as they arise
Learners may progress to the QQI (FETAC) Advanced Level 6 Award in Business (6M4985) or to the QQI (FETAC) Advanced Level 6 Award in Administration (6M5013) at DFEi
Updated on 08 November, 2015Course 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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