| Course Name |
Journalism with Digital Media |
| Course Provider |
Marino College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2464 414 |
| 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) |
Fairview |
| Course Content |
Course Aims
This course is designed for those who wish to pursue careers across a range of media platforms in the business world. It integrates journalism and its core skills with social media, marketing, desktop publishing and public relations. The aim is to provide the wide variety of skills needed to work in creative media, including websites, blogsites, social media and print. |
| FET Code |
5M2464 - Journalism |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Award (Course code: 5M2464)
Garda Vetting
Students applying for courses involving working with children and or vulnerable adults, are required to undergo Garda Vetting procedures prior to commencing placements. If, as a result of the outcome of the Garda Vetting procedures, a student is deemed unsuitable to attend clinical or other professional placement he/she may be required to withdraw from the course. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Course Costs
Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, regis...
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Registration fees apply. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services - similar to the requirements of Third Level Colleges. These costs include examination fees, insurance, registration charges, books and where required - uniforms and specialised equipment. Details of these charges are available on request from the college. There are no fees for tuition. No refund of course costs will be issued after 30th September.
In addition, students are liable for a €200 participation contribution, imposed on all PLC courses. The following categories of student are exempt from paying the contribution.
Full current medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children.
Those who are eligible under the student grant Scheme
Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance or VTOS allowances.
Please note evidence that you are in receipt of any of the above must be provided before an exemption can be implemented. Therefore, initially only those who produce a full medical card in their own right will be exempt. All others must pay the €200 contribution and it will be refunded when their eligibility is confirmed.
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| Financial Support |
Expand+Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Educati...
Hide-Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one's local Education & Training Board.
More information available from www.susi.ie
Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance is a scheme which enables anyone in receipt of benefits eg Jobseekers Allowance or One Parent Family Payment to enrol on a Post Leaving Certificate or Adult Education course and continue to keep their benefit. For more information on the schemes you can contact your local Social Welfare Office.
Back to Education Initiative
The Back to Education Initiative provides part-time Further Education Programmes for young people and adults. The aim is to give people an opportunity to combine return to learning with family and other responsibilities. Priority is given to early school leavers, participants can retain their benefits and there are no course charges.
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| Interview |
All eligible applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews. |
| Application Date |
Application for all courses can be made online. See application weblink field below. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Course Content Includes
Research Skills for Journalism
Digital Photographic Production
Technical Skills for Journalism
Digital Marketing
Writing Skills for Journalism
Communications
Desk Top Publishing
Work Experience
Media Analysis
Publ...
Hide-Course Content Includes
Research Skills for Journalism
Digital Photographic Production
Technical Skills for Journalism
Digital Marketing
Writing Skills for Journalism
Communications
Desk Top Publishing
Work Experience
Media Analysis
Public Relations
Work Placement
One day per week for 10 weeks will be spent in suitable place of employment. Students will undertake photographic assignments relevant to newspaper, magazines and other publications. Students produce the college newsletter.
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| Entry Requirements |
Leaving Certificate standard including Leaving Certificate Applied and interview. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment & Certification
Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC). |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Future Prospects
Having secured experience and skills in journalism and photography, students may wish to use this as a foundation for entry into further studies, including degrees. Other students may also seek direct employment in the area of photography, journalism, communications and public relations. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 01 8557116
Fax: 01 8554064
Email: marinofe@eircom.net
Web: www.marinocollege.ie |