Radio & Podcasting 1
Five former students have won National PPI Radio Awards from this highly renowned course. The emergence of digital radio and podcasting has made learning about radio production more relevant than ever before. Students gain hands-on experience in a radio industry setting and will learn the basics of producing an original, creative podcast. Learn how to communicate and successfully market a podcast towards a mass audience.
| 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 |
Duration
1 Year
This is a one year course with an option for students to progress to Radio and Podcasting 2.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI level 4 qualification. For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications. All applicants will be interviewed.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
•National/Regional/Local Radio/Media
•Radio and Television Journalism
•News Networks and Agencies
•Commercial Production/Voice Over Studios
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:
For full details on progression opportunities see these links:
Excellent progressions opportunities including:
Students who successfully complete QQI Level 5 Radio Production may apply for QQI level 6 in Media Production (Tramore Road Campus, Radio an Podcasting Year 2).
Students who successfully complete QQI Level 5 Radio Production with a minimum of 3 Distinctions may apply for 2nd year entry to B.A. Hons in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting, (TL802), MTU, Tralee.
Students with a QQI level 5 distinction profile may be eligible to apply to higher education courses through the Higher Education Link Scheme, e.g. B.A. degree, U.C.C.
Third Level courses in Ireland and abroad e.g., UCC, MTU.
Coláiste Dhulaigh Dublin: B.A. (Hons) Top Up part time one-year Higher Education in Broadcasting & Journalism.
Top Up final year 3 of media production (Radio) single-honours BA at University of Sunderland.
3rd and final year at University of Brighton/Bournemouth.
Further information
Student Services: €250
QQI exam fees: €50*
Digital Audio Editing: €55
Juice FM Hoodie: €30
Total: €385
Please note that only debit cards/visa/mastercard payments are acceptable for payment. The College cannot accept cash/cheque.
* Note: Students with medical cards are exempt from paying the QQI exam fee.
Learners attending full-time Further Education PLC courses may be eligible for a means-tested maintenance grant. Information
regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.susi.ie
Interviews are held a number of times per year from Springtime through to course commencement. The interview simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability, commitment and expectation.
Students form part of the management structure for Juice Corks, FM, mobile and online radio output.
Radio Programme Production - 5N1379
Sound Engineering & Production - 5N1900
Media Analysis - 5N1298
Political Studies - 5N1837
Research Skills for Journalism - 5N2443
Digital Editing - 5N1438
Word Processing - 5N1358
Communications - 5N0690
Work Experience - 5N1356
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:
Students will be required to undertake 60 Hours work experience at the Juice FM Cork on site radio broadcasting studio.
5M4511 - Radio Production
Award
QQI - Level 5 Radio Production 5M4511
Peter O’Neill, Course Director
Email: peter.oneill@csn.ie
Tel: (021) 2067 624
Email: info@csn.ie
Phone: +353 21 4961020
Address: Tramore Road Campus (Cork College of FET), Tramore Rd., Cork City. T12 AC91