Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education
Cumberland St. Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin

Tel:01-2809676 Fax: 01- 2843767

 
School of Media & Sound
PJ6 Cert in Print Journalism

 

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and confidence essential to pursue a career in Print Journalism. Students study all aspects of the industry and learn about the theory and practice involved in being a journalist. Students are encouraged to submit articles to newspapers, magazines and websites from early in the year and are given the skills to do so.
Course Content

• Writing Skills for Journalism
• Research Skills for Journalism
• Technical Skills for Journalism
• Media Analysis
• Photography
• Desktop Publishing
• Word Processing
• Communications
• Work Experience

 
Career Prospects / Progresssion

Graduates have the option to embark on a career in print journalism, whether in a permanent or freelance capacity. They can also progress to third level through the higher links scheme.

 
Certification

Students who successfully complete this course will achieve a FETAC Level 5 Award in Print Journalism (EPJXX).
Higher Links
DCU: Journalism (DC132)
DCU: Communications (DC131)
DCU: BA in Contemporary Culture and Society (DC238)
IT Tallaght: Arts – Creative Digital Media (TA022)
NUI Maynooth: Arts (MH109)
Carlow IT: Communications and Public Relations (CW808)
IT Tralee: BA (Hons) in TV, Radio and New Media Broadcasting (TL291)