Course Summary
With the BA in Media Technologies, you won’t just study media. You will create it, using cutting-edge technology while gaining a critical understanding of media law, ethics, and audience behaviour. This degree empowers you to build a versatile, professional portfolio. Graduate with the enterprise skills and creative confidence to make your mark in the global media industry.
There are two streams: Film and Documentary Stream & Media Stream.
The Film and Documentary stream is crafted for aspiring filmmakers who wish to master the art and science of visual storytelling.
The Media stream offers a dynamic and comprehensive toolkit for the modern creator, covering the full spectrum of contemporary broadcasting and digital journalism.
Provider Locations
Years 1 & 2 and 3:
Apply to City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
Year 4 is based in TU Dublin (either TU Blanchardstown, or TU Tallaght).
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five subjects at grade O6/H7
OR
Leaving Certificate with four subjects at grade O6 plus LCVP with distinction
OR
Leaving Certificate Applied with distinction
OR
Hold QQI Level 4 award with a minimum of a grade of distinction
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must demonstrate CEFR proficiency at B2 for access. An Irish Leaving Certificate qualification achieved through English meets this requirement. Applicants who have full Level 5 or 6 QQI award obtained in Ireland will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Other qualifications Applicants may also present, A-Levels or other EU qualifications for equivalency. Qualifications from countries other than Ireland or the UK should be accompanied with a comparability statement from the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).
Mature Applicants Applications from mature students aged 23 or over on January 1 of the year of application are welcome, who may be called to interview to outline their holistic life and career experience, interest in and aptitude for the field of study, and recognition of prior learning (see below).
Portfolio and Interview required.
About Tertiary Education Programmes
Launched in 2023, Tertiary Education Programmes are a new pathway to a bachelor’s degree. A joint further and higher education degree programme, tertiary education programmes begin in a local Education and Training Board Centre (College of Further Education and Training) and finish in a University. All tertiary education programmes lead to an NFQ level 7 or 8 degree.
College Link
College Link > TEP058 - Media Technologies
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > Media Technologies
Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Career Progression
Film & TV | Media & Digital | Freelance & Enterprise
Further Research
College Link > TEP058 - Media Technologies
Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)
Second subject Link > Media Technologies
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