| Course Name |
Creative Media Production - Journalism |
| Course Provider |
Rathmines College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
3274 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Rathmines |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
The aim of this course is to introduce students to journalism and to provide them with a working knowledge of the media industry in Ireland. |
| Duration |
2 years.
Higher National Diploma in Media (Journalism) BTEC - Two Years. |
| Comment |
Award
Year 2 - BTEC - Higher National in Creative Media Production (Journalism)
Facilities *
The College has a state-of-the-art radio studio. |
| 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 |
Expand+Course Modules*
YEAR 1
Contextual Studies
Politics for Journalists
Research Techniques
Practical Skills (Journalism)
Page Design & Layout for Newspapers & Magazines
Feature Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
Radio Journalism
Interview & Pr...
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YEAR 1
Contextual Studies
Politics for Journalists
Research Techniques
Practical Skills (Journalism)
Page Design & Layout for Newspapers & Magazines
Feature Writing for Newspapers & Magazines
Radio Journalism
Interview & Presentation Techniques for Radio
YEAR 2*
Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production
Journalism Studies
Career Development for Journalism
Law for Journalism
Radio Documentary Production
Writing for Specialist Publications
Convergent Journalism
* Students may specialise in the areas of Current Affairs, Sports or Entertainment Journalism.
* These modules/units are subject to change
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.
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| Entry Requirements |
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Students applying for this course should have passed the Leaving Certificate in five subjects including English and have achieved at least 1 C3 Grade in Higher Level papers. Applicants will be interviewed. Mature applicants welcom...
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Students applying for this course should have passed the Leaving Certificate in five subjects including English and have achieved at least 1 C3 Grade in Higher Level papers. Applicants will be interviewed. Mature applicants welcome.
Students applying directly from QQI Certificate courses require a minimum of 205 points generated from 8 relevant full-value modules. Points are awarded as follows:
Level 5 Modules:
Pass = 20 points
Merit = 35 points
Distinction = 50 points
All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
All applicants will be interviewed.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Students may use this as a foundation course for entry into further studies in the areas of Radio Journalism Communications or Journalism. Students successfully completing the BTEC HND may be eligible for exemptions on degree co...
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Students may use this as a foundation course for entry into further studies in the areas of Radio Journalism Communications or Journalism. Students successfully completing the BTEC HND may be eligible for exemptions on degree courses in UK colleges. Contact the college for further information. Those with the necessary skills and aptitudes may seek employment in the area of journalism, communications and media.
Higher Education Links
Students may progress to relevant Degree courses both here and in the U.K. Graduates from this course can enter Year 2 of the Griffith College Honours Degree in Journalism (Level 8) and may qualify (with merit/distinction profile) for the one year Media Production Management Honours Degree Programme (Level 8) in Ballyfermot College. Other graduates have progressed, with exemptions, to Dublin Institute of Technology, Wolverhampton University and London Metropolitan College. Within Rathmines College graduates have progressed to the Diploma in Public Relations (PRII).
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| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 01 497 5334
Email: info@rc.cdetb.ie
Web: www.rathminescollege.ie |