Award Year 1: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production (5M18518)
Award Year 2: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Media Production (6M5130)
This Radio and Podcasting course involves podcast content creation, production, and presentation along with strong links to the radio industry including regular guest lectures by radio professionals and excellent work experience placements in radio stations.
In small classes you will be taught essential skills needed to work in radio, from how to hold a microphone to how set up a Radio Station. You will learn about music radio programming and presenting; researching; making feature programmes, news, and documentaries. You will be involved in broadcasting on two college radio stations, including an FM radio station broadcasting to the wider Dublin area.
Work Experience includes opportunities of working on college radio stations, online and FM stations, ACAST podcasting and working with ‘Movie Extras’. There are also work placements through the Erasmus+ programme, which include radio stations in Malta, Spain and Finland.
End of Year 1 Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production (5M18518)
End of Year 2 Certification QQI Level 6 Certificate in Media Production (6M5130)
| College | City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot |
| Course ID | 203188 |
| 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 Media Production |
| 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 Radio, Podcasting, Production and Presenting QQI Level 6 Certificate in Media Production (6M5130) Students who have successfully completed Year 1 of Radio, Podcasting, Production 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, Radio, Podcasting, Production and Presenting |
| Career Path | Level 5 graduates, who have successfully completed Year 1 of Radio, Podcasting, Production and Presenting, can progress automatically to Year 2. Graduates who achieve a merit profile in Year 1, may also apply for entry to QQI Level 6 courses in BCFE, such as: Journalism and Content Creation (MJH) Photography and Content Creation (MPH) Traineeship in Multi-Camera and Documentary Production (ITT) Graduates of this course 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 (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution). Graduates may gain exemptions from one or two years of other degree courses in the UK. Career Opportunities Graduates from this course have an extremely strong track record of success in media industry, working in all the major radio stations, both on air and in production. BCFE radio graduates are consistently successful in gaining nominations and winning awards at the IMRO National Industry Radio Awards, and this year, ex-BCFE Radio students were nominated for 35 awards and won over 20. |
| Course Code | MRH |
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