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Digital Marketing & Computing

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2102

The aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work in a marketing and/or business environment.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drogheda
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for all Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements (e.g. mature learners etc.) for particular courses may be interviewed.

A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.

Non-Standard Applicants
Non-Standard Applicants may be required to complete an interview and/or other form of assessment to successfully complete their registration on their chosen programme.

English Language
All courses are delivered through English. In addition to the listed entry requirements, applicants whose first language is not English are required to complete and provide evidence of English language proficiency. Where prospective learners first language is not English, the standard minimum entry requirements for all courses is proficiency at B2 on The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

School Leavers
Whether you have attended school in Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK or further afield, we have a programme to suit your needs. We have a wide range of suitable programmes with internationally recognised certification that will enhance both your career and further education possibilities.

International Students
DIFE welcomes applications from eligible international students. Help and advice is available for international students at every step of the application process and continues after enrolment onto your chosen programme.

Careers / Further progression

Progression & Career Options:
Graduates from this course may take up employment in a variety of roles in business and the digital marketing environment. They may also progress to degree programmes in various universities and technological universities.

Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked:
DkIT
Digital Marketing and Public Relations, Creative Media. Arts.

DCU
Marketing, Innovation and Technology (MINT), Business Studies, Aviation Management, Business and Irish, Economics, Politics and Law, Law and Society (BCL), International Relations, Digital Business and Innovation.

TU Dublin
Digital Marketing, International Business, Marketing, E-Commerce in Retailing, Tourism and Digital Marketing, Business and Management, Business.

NUI Maynooth
Arts, Media Studies, Business, Social Science and Marketing, Psychology, Finance, Business, Business and Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Law.

University of Galway
Arts, Arts (Digital Arts and Media) Commerce, Business Information Systems, Law.

TUS (Athlone)
Digital Marketing. Technology Management, Computing, Business Computing, Computing in Applications and Support

NCI
Human Resource Management, Marketing Practice, Business, Technology Management, Accounting and Finance, Business Computing, Psychology.

University of Limerick
Business Studies, Criminal Justice, Law Plus, Business Studies, Criminal Justice, Law Plus.

Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology and technological universities.

This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Course commences: September 2026.

Students should apply online through the college website: www.dife.ie (see "Application Weblink").

Further information of the webpage - https://www.dife.ie/application-procedure/

The aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work in a marketing and/or business environment.

It provides an introduction to the principle elements of marketing skills, practices, and web authoring for businesses. It offers the learner the opportunity to develop excellent digital marketing skills.

Digital Marketing
Marketing Practice
Web Authoring
Statistics
Desktop Publishing
Business Administration Skills
Spreadsheet Methods
Entrepreneurial skills
Work Experience

5M2102 - Business Studies

Award: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies - 5M2102.

Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Web: www.dife.ie
email: dife@lmetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Drogheda
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider