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Journalism

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. 

Duration

The Journalism HND is a two year continuous assessment programme.

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 (Honours)

Duration

2 Years

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or equivalent – higher level English is an advantage.  Mature students are welcome.  We encourage interviewees to bring any sample of their writing with them to the interview, for example short story, poem, sports report, school essay etc.

Possible Interview Questions:
Tell us about yourself
What do you like to read?
Who is your favourite author/journalist? Why?
What topics do you like to write about?
What do you know about the course?
What previous experience do you have?
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
See also the FAQ section on our website for further details of questions you may be asked here.

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: €829*
Year 2: €680*

* includes €200 Govt. charge