Journalism & Digital Communications (JOURN – 5M2464)

Course Duration One Year Full-time

Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Journalism – JOURN – 5M2464

The digital revolution has changed the way organisations, politicians, companies, clubs and community groups – communicate with the general public, with profound implications for both the media and wider industry.

This course aims to provide knowledge, qualifications and experience that will:

Aid progression to higher education via the Higher Education Links Scheme
Enable students to get a foothold directly into journalism and associated media professions, such as Public Relations
Generate advanced communications skills that are directly transferable to many other roles in wider industry
In addition to the core tasks of idea generation, research and writing techniques, learners receive instruction on industry-standard page-layout software for newspapers, magazines and digital publications, plus audio and visual software for radio and video productions.

Successful completion opens up a wide range of third level progression options in both media and non-media fields.

Entry Requirements

Open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Entry is also open to students with good written English and a keen interest in journalism. Mature applicants are welcome. Evidence of writing ability will strongly aid your application.

Progression

Students who successfully complete this course can proceed via the Higher Education Links Scheme to the Journalism programmes at DCU (DC132) and Technical University Dublin (TU985). Successful completion can also open a path to a broader range of degree programmes such as:

Journalism – DCU (DC132)
Communications – DCU (DC131)
European Studies – NUI Maynooth (MH108)
Philosophy, Politics and Economics – NUI Maynooth (MH120)
Law and Society (BCL) – DCU (DC232)
Law (Options) – UCD (DN6000)
Humanities – UCD (DN530)
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) – UCD (DN500)
Journalism – TUD (TU985)
English and Media Studies – IADT (DL849)

Course content

News Writing
Feature Writing
Online Journalism
Subediting
Newspaper Layout and Design
Public Relations
Radio and Sound Production
TV and Video Production
Media Analysis
Communications
Work Experience