Course Description
Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio
Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio is a course run by Kerry College of Further Education & Training, Kerry. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of 53 Weeks. Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio gives a Course Qualification of Professional Qualification, awarded by City & Guilds. For more information about Digital Journalism, Podcasting & Radio at Kerry College of Further Education & Training, please review the details below.
Learn podcasting, storytelling, journalism and radio on this award-winning course.
What Will I Study?
- Audio Practices
- Audio Studies
- Creative Media Production
- Individual Project (Pearson-Set)
- Journalism Practices
- Professional Practice
- Radio Production
- Scriptwriting for Sound
Why Should I Apply?
- Ireland’s only full-time media course run in partnership with a licenced radio station.
- Train with radio production teams on live shows.
- Work in a radio station for a minimum of 10 weeks.
- Attend industry-only events and awards.
- Study on Learning Waves courses (subject to availability).
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| Training Provider | Kerry College of Further Education & Training |
| Course Location | Tralee, Kerry |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Awarding Body | City & Guilds |
| Awarding Body Details | BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Sound Media) (Equivalent to QQI Level 6 Major Award) |
| Course Start Date | 02/09/2024 |
| Course End Date | 05/09/2025 |
| Course Duration | 53 Weeks |
| Course Fee | 0 |
| 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 is essential. -Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+. -Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher) Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland. -ADDITIONAL- -Demonstrable interest in creative content production for audio, radio or podcast channels through previous experience or hobby. -Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. -Good organisational & interpersonal skills. -Some previous industry experience is desirable. -Full Driving Licence is desirable; for project work, progressing to suitable work placement and employment. |
| Carear Path | Our graduates work at the BBC, RTE, Communicorp, Wireless Group, Independent News and Media, Irish Times, Maximum Media, local radio and media companies in Europe, USA, and Australia. Roles include: Broadcast Assistant Researcher News Journalist Sports Journalist Commercial Producer Sound Engineer Commercial Voice-over Programme Producer Music Programme Presenter Talk Show Presenter Digital Journalist Podcaster Mobile Journalist (MOJO) Social Media Producer |
| Phone | 0667149696/0646622593 |
| Course Code | 417323 |
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