Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This dynamic one-year program offers a deep dive into the worlds of broadcasting and digital audio, covering everything from fundamental microphone techniques to the technical setup of a radio station. A standout feature of the course is the hands-on broadcasting experience gained through two college-run stations, including an FM station that reaches the greater Dublin area.
End of Year 1 Certification: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production 5M18518
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1:
Radio Programme Production 5N1379
Broadcasting Presentation Skills 6N5425
Sound Engineering and Production 5N1900
Research Skills for Journalism 5N2443
Scriptwriting 5N18476
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Media Analysis 5N1298
Communications 5N0690
Work Practice 5N1433
YEAR 2:
Radio News Broadcasting 6N5454
Radio Documentary Production 6N5433
Radio Techniques 6N5455
Word Processing 6N4977
Marketing Communications 6N4370
Design Skills 5N0784
Media Ethics and Legal Framework 6N5453
Media Industry Awareness 6N5505
Communications 6N1950
Work Practice 6N1947
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Media industry | radio stations - both on air and in production.
