Course Summary
It is a programme designed to attract, train and educate those who wish to have careers as writers in the cognate fields of journalism, content creation, media and communications; anywhere where precision and facts are vital to the success and empowerment of employers, audiences and democracy.
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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.
Entry Requirements
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who do not have a Level 8 qualification at a 2.2 award level and who have relevant work experience and or other certificates and qualifications may also be considered through the Institute’s RPL procedures. Relevant professional experience may be considered and individuals will be assessed on a case-by-case basis through RPL procedures.
SETU reserves the right to require applicants to attend for interview programme.
Application Details
Fees
Fees: €2,500*
*This course is 50% funded by Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet to eligible applicants
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.
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.
Career Progression
It is recognised that the journalism and media landscape is undergoing enormous changes and that traditional content, consumers and modes of production are evolving rapidly. The structure and content of this programme recognizes the need to prepare graduates for these challenges. The ability to reflect on one’s own practice is a core element of many modules.
Graduates from this programme have progressed their careers in broadcasting, podcasting, print journalism, marketing and content creation.
Duration
Delivery
Blended– most classes delivered online with some Saturday workshops on campus
Indicative Timetable
Tuesday and Thursday 18:30 – 21:30, plus some Saturday workshops in semester 2