| Course Name |
Journalism & Public Relations |
| Course Provider |
Rathmines College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M2464 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Rathmines |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
To equip students with a working knowledge of the world of Journalism and Public Relations. |
| FET Code |
5M2464 - Journalism |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Print Journalism 5M2464 |
| Number of Places |
25 |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Government Charge of €200
In the December 2010 budget the Government imposed a charge of €200 on all students enrolling on Post Leaving Certificate Courses . This fee will have to be collected by the college and passed to the state. The charge o...
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In the December 2010 budget the Government imposed a charge of €200 on all students enrolling on Post Leaving Certificate Courses . This fee will have to be collected by the college and passed to the state. The charge of €200 is in addition to our course charges which remain unchanged.
• Full payment of fees is a requirement when a course offer is accepted and prior to registration and commencement of courses in early September (payment dates for confirmed offers are June and July and for provisional offers are August.
• Due to pressure of places we cannot reserve places for reasons of non-payment of fees.
• There is no deposit required.
PLEASE NOTE ALL COURSE CHARGES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
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| Financial Support |
Student Maintenance Grants
Many further education students are eligible for a means-tested grant. Students should apply through www.susi.ie. Apply for the grant early to ensure it is in place throughout your course of study. |
| Interview |
All applicants are invited to interview by a member of the course staff. Interviews take place from February to June and from mid– August. |
| Application Date |
While waiting lists are in place for many of our courses all applications received will be kept on file. From 1st September applicants will be contacted to fill any courses with places remaining. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Modules
Media Analysis
Research Skills for Journalism
Technical Skills for Journalism
Writing Skills for Journalism
Radio Programme Production
Public Relations
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience
Work Experience
Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place. |
| Entry Requirements |
Entry Requirements
Students applying for this course should have passed the Leaving Certificate in five subjects including English.
Mature Applicants welcome.
All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Students may use this as a foundation course for entry into further studies in the areas of Communications, Journalism or Public Relations. Those with the necessary skills and aptitudes may seek employment as assistants in the a...
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Students may use this as a foundation course for entry into further studies in the areas of Communications, Journalism or Public Relations. Those with the necessary skills and aptitudes may seek employment as assistants in the area of journalism, communications and public relations.
Further Education Links
QQI Level 5 Award holders are eligible to apply to a wide variety of Higher Education colleges see www.cao.ie and www.qqi.ie Graduates meeting the specified criteria (Distinctions in 5 nominated modules) may apply for progress to Dublin City University Degree Programmes in Communications and Journalism.
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie
Web: www.rathminescollege.ie |
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