This one-year course introduces you to the broadcasting and media industries with a strong emphasis on the practical skills needed to work in online media, radio, television, advertising and content creation.
All aspects of this dynamic course are integrated and assessed through individual or group assignments and projects in the college’s state-of-the-art radio and television studios.
There are opportunities to progress from the QQI Level 5 in Media and Broadcasting to further qualifications including our new Tertiary Degree in Media Technologies as well as our Tertiary Degrees in Politics, Society and Media and Immersive Media Production. Students can also apply for entry to our Level 6 programmes in Radio, Journalism, Photography, Television and more.
Total Credits 130 Credits
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203184 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €100 |
| Entry Requirements | Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in this college Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+) CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English. Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students. A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+) Minimum entry requirements for all level 5 courses QQI Level 4 award or equivalent Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP or a Merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or a relevant QQI Level 4 certificate All candidates will be interviewed to assess their level of interest in the course and the broader Media and Broadcasting industries. |
| Career Path | Graduates of MND can progress to the following courses in the college Tertiary Degree in Media Technologies Year 1 (Media (MTM) stream / Film & Documentary (MTF) stream) (Validated by TUD) Tertiary Degree in Politics, Society and Media (PSM) Year 1 (Validated by TUD) Tertiary Degree in Immersive Media Production (IMP) Year 1 (Validated by IADT) QQI Media Level 6 within the college including Documentary and Multicamera Video Production (Film and Television Production) Level 6 (ITT), Radio, Podcasting, Production & Presenting Level 6 (MRH), Journalism & Content Creation Level 6 (MJH), Photography & Content Creation Level 6 (MPH) Graduates may also apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national institutes of technology, technological universities and universities such as Journalism at DCU or apply for advanced entry to TU Dublin, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant higher education institution). |
| Course Code | MND |
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