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.