Journalism & Digital Communications
This course teaches the fundamental skills required for a career in Journalism.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Open to those who have completed the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent. Entry is also open to students with good written English and a keen interest in journalism. Mature applicants are welcome.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Students who successfully complete this course can proceed via the Higher Education Links Scheme to the Journalism programmes at DCU (DC132) and Technical University Dublin (TU985).
• Journalism - DCU (DC132)
• Communications – DCU (DC131)
• Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) - UCD (DN500)
• English and Media Studies - IADT (DL849)
Further information
Course commencement date: 07/09/2026.
All PLC courses have a non-refundable €50 acceptance/registration fee. In addition to this fee, please note that specialist training costs, material costs, or professional fees may apply to some courses.
Full information about the supports available for students on further education courses is available at www.studentfinance.ie
Apply online. See "Application Weblink" above.
This course teaches the fundamental skills required for a career in Journalism. In addition to the core tasks of idea generation, research and writing techniques, learners receive instruction on industry-standard page-layout software for newspapers, magazines and digital publications.
ERASMUS+
Eligible students may also be selected for work experience under the Erasmus+ programme abroad.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Journalism.
News Writing
Feature Writing
Online Journalism
Subediting
Newspaper Layout and Design
Public Relations
Radio and Sound Production
TV and Video Production
5M2464 - Journalism.
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