Photography - Creative Photography & Techniques
This full time Photography course covers a broad aspect of photography including portraiture, still-life photography, nature photography, studio and natural lighting, compositional techniques and digitally generated imagery and much more.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum:
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
Digital Content Producer at Kerry College
B.A. (Hons) Photography with New Media at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Ord/Hons) Animation, Visual Effects and Motion Design at MTU
B.A. (Hons) Photography at TU Dublin
B.A (Hons) in Photography & Moving Image at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
B.A. (Hons) in Photography at Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT)
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results. You may also apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year.
What are the employment opportunities?
• Freelance Photographer
• Photographic Processing Assistant
• Advertising
• General Practice
• Industrial Photography
• Commercial Photography
• Fashion Photography
• Photographic Processing Technician
• Press Photography
Further information
Start date: 07/09/2026.
Applications for all full-time programmes should be made online via the Kerry College. Your application will be processed using our FETCHCOURSES system.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
If you are interested in becoming a photographer, learning how to use a digital camera, take well exposed and well composed photos under correct lighting conditions, learn how to use post-processing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, well then, this course is for you.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Photography (5M2094).
Why will I study?
• Communications Level 5 (5N0690)
• Event Production (5N1374)
• Work Experience (5N1356)
• Image Processing (5N1292)
• Digital Photography (5N1270)
• Colour Photography (5N0763)
• Portrait Photography (5N1376)
• Photographic Techniques (5N1538)
5M2094 - Photography.
Kerry College - Listowel Campus
Unit 1, Listowel Business Development Centre,
Listowel Business Park,
Clieveragh,
Listowel
Co. Kerry.
V31PC79
t: (068) 22655
e: listowel@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm