Higher National Diploma, Leading to BA Hons.
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Journalism is for students who wish to gain employment in print, online, and broadcast (tv & radio) journalism. The course focuses on developing student writing, researching, and production skills for print, online, radio, and video. Course content encourages students to consume and create high quality media.
Students explore media theories as well as learning practical skills such as interviewing techniques, writing for impact, and podcast and video creation. Over the course of the 2 years our students build a portfolio of work which empowers them to progress to further study or employment.
Course Content
Year 1
Investigative Journalism, Radio Production, Journalism & Society, Digital Page Production, Journalism Practice, Professional Practice, Creative Industry, Individual Project
Year 2
Advanced Journalism Skills, Podcast Production, Magazine & Feature Production, Specialist Journalism, Project Management, Personal Professional Professional Development, Collaborative Project
Certification
Higher National Diploma, leading to BA (Hons)
Duration
2 Years
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent – higher level English is an advantage. Mature students are welcome. A sample of their writing, for example short story, poem, sports report, school essay etc.
Career Opportunities
Graduates have gained employment in print, online and broadcast journalism as well as education, design and a range of creative media production careers.
Radio Links
Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE has a close association with our local radio station, Near FM, where many students have gained work placements.
Progression Routes/College Links
Graduates with a distinction average have a variety of higher education options:
Top-Up Degree
BA (Hons) Broadcast Journalism. Accredited by University of Wolverhampton . Delivered at Coolock campus.
BA (Hons) Media Production Management, Ballyfermot CFE – one year programme
Direct progression into final year:
BA (Hons) Digital Media, University of Wolverhampton – delivered on campus at Coláiste Dhúlaigh
BA (Hons) Creative Arts, University of Cumbria
Advanced Entry:
BA (Hons) Journalism and Digital Media, Independent Colleges Dublin
BA (Hons) Journalism and Visual Media, Griffith College Dublin
BA Journalism, Griffith College Dublin
BA Journalism and Media, Dublin Business School
Course Charges
Year 1: €497
Year 2: €496
This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.
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