Kickstart your creativity and learn what it takes to make an impact Media may have moved on from print publications, but the power of an image, or a story well told, remains. Whether you want to work in business public relations politics or mainstream news then the ability to make edit and publish quality images and content is a skill that will stand to you for the rest of your career.
On this course students will learn the skills they need for this fast-paced creative industry where self-discipline is key. This programme leans towards media photography such as documentary photography and photojournalism.
End of Year 1 CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate in Photography (5M2094)
End of Year 2 Certification QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography (6M3732)
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203210 |
| Course Location | Ballyfermot, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 10 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Advanced Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography |
| Course Start Date | 16th September 2026 |
| Course End Date | 28th May 2027 |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Fee | €150 |
| 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 Year 2 Photography and Content Creation QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography (6M3732) Students who have successfully completed year 1 of Photography and Content Creation can progress automatically to Year 2. Applicants with an equivalent QQI Level 5 Certificate, and subject to module compatibility, may apply directly to Year 2 Photography and Content Creation, QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography (6M3732). |
| Course Code | MPH |
Award Year 1 & 2: Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE).
The Level 6 course in Film is designed to give you the opportunity to express yourself through the medium of film.
The aim of this foundation course is to give adults who left school early, or who are a long time out of education the opportunity to return to education and to participate in a year of learning and Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for further study.
