Course description
Rathmines College offer a one-year fulltime QQI Level 5 Media (Journalism) course:
QQI Level 5 News and Media in a Digital Age
Year 1 – QQI Level 5 – One year full-time
Course Name: Certificate in News and Media in a Digital Age
Course Award: 5M2464 Media
Course Overview: The course teaches students the fundamental skills of a journalist in the 21st century, it reflects the advancement of digital technology and gives students the tools to report the news and engage the public in a constantly evolving media and news environment.
Course Modules:
Media Analysis
Research Skills for Journalism
Technical Skills for Journalism
Writing Skills for Journalism
Communications
Radio Programme Production
Public Relations
Word Processing
Work Experience
Behavioural Studies
Click on www.rathminescollege.ie for full course details
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