Media courses in Ireland

The Advanced Broadcasting course deals with a wide variety of areas within radio broadcasting & the media. The course is an entirely practical one, with heavy emphasis placed throughout the programme on studio & production techniques.

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to either media or TV/film degrees or employment. Students gain highly practical skills in a range of techniques used in…

This QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.

The CDCFE Portfolio Preparation course is designed to prepare students for entry to colleges both in Ireland and abroad. Emphasis is placed on research and development methods in both practical and academic subjects relevant to Art and Design practice. This approach facilitates the development of a balanced portfolio which acknowledges the student’s own individual ideas…

This is a unique and exciting degree that combines the study of literature with media studies. Students will explore both literary and visual media, and gain insight into how it affects our daily lives. If you are passionate about literature and the media, then this degree is the perfect choice for you.*Subject to Validation Students…

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Apply for this course using this link only Our Top-Up degree in Film and Television Production is supported by both academic and practical subjects. An intensive industry-led programme, the course is taught by industry professionals and is supported by guest lectures from leaders…

This is a unique production management programme for individuals who wish to work in the media industry as producers. It is a one year progression course for students who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma in Media (or a related area) and have already accumulated a minimum of 120 ETCS. It is an honours…

OVERVIEW CDA A: BA (Hons) Visual Media Animation Pathway This course allows the students to develop and integrate their technical and academic skills in a structured way. It aims to develop in the student a balance between the conceptualist, the artist, the storyteller and the technician. At honours level the learning is largely self-directed and…

The BA in Film & Media programme is an opportunity for you to spend three years developing skills and expertise in film, television, radio photography and other aspects of digital culture. You will also acquire a broad understanding of the various ways in which the contemporary audiovisual media impact on our relationship with the world.…

A long-running, nationally renowned course providing the technical skills of broadcasting production.           What Will I Study? Editing for Film & Television Film Practices Film Studies Cinematography – Camera Cinematography – Lighting Individual Project (Pearson-Set) Professional Practice Creative Media Production            Why Should I Apply? Long running…

This well established Rathmines College course teaches students the fundamental skills to be a journalist, mixing practical skills with digital skills needed to work in journalism today.

The QQI Level 5 course will teach students the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, Web Design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will be eligible to apply for progression through the CAO to various Higher Education Business and Marketing courses as well…

Explore your creativity through a range of interactive media in this Digital Design with Visual Communication course.       What Will I Study? Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) Design Skills (5N0784) Digital Photography (5N1270) Multimedia Authoring (5N1299) Multimedia Project Development (5N1300) Work Experience (5N1356) Team-working (5N1367) Web Authoring (5N1910)

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…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent foundation course for media degrees in: IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin and other Higher Education Institutes and Universities. Students will be exposed to the radio, film and photography…

This Film course is for those who want to tell stories and express themselves through the medium of filmmaking. Our BA (Hons) Film is dedicated to teaching practice-based film making. Throughout the four years you will develop and create drama, documentary and experimental film. You will write scripts, shoot films, and submerge yourselves in cinema…

Higher National Diploma Film Production offers a thorough study of film through both practical and academic avenues. Students will study key practical areas such as scriptwriting, directing, producing, sound, lighting and editing all of which will culminate in the creation of their own films. These areas are complemented by the study of film history, film…

Listed as one of the top 25 Graphic Design courses in Europe by Domus (Italy/New York) in 2013, on this degree you discover how design informs and assists us in almost everything we do. From screen to print to environmental design, graduates are highly sought after in Ireland and internationally. What will I do? You…

A practical journalism course that prepares you to work across all platforms: print, broadcast journalism, online journalism, mobile journalism and social media. First years get to work in our simulated digital newsroom and our hi-tech radio and television studios.Using the latest software, you will produce the college newspaper which has won a series of SMEDIA…

This course provides an introduction to Digital Media with a strong focus on giving students the opportunity to gain skills and to learn the fundamentals of Multimedia, Web Design and Graphic Design. The course is ideally suited to those who wish to up-skill in the dynamic area of digital media. Students gain a wide range…

This course is for those considering progression to the Digital Journalism & Radio Broadcasting course.

Audiences, Tastes, Trends & Formats Audio Recording – portable recorders and in-studio recording Interviewing Techniques Presentation Techniques Audio Production using Adobe Audition Principles of Radio Programme & Podcast Production

There is a growing demand in the marketplace for personnel who possess practical IT digital skills. This course aims to provide these current workplace IT digital skills for students who wish to pursue a career in a range of IT areas. Students will also undertake relevant work experience in order to further develop their skills.…

This honours degree programme will inspire an intellectual capacity for self-expression and objective enquiry, while developing the practical skills necessary for media production. The art of writing, design, presentation, production, layout and publishing for newspaper, radio, video, photography and the Internet will be covered in this course. The course aims to produce versatile and confident…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This practical course gives students the skills, knowledge and confidence to start their career in the exciting world of Journalism for online, video, podcasting, TV, radio and print. This course will explore the world of…

Learn the fundamental skills of journalism.      What Will I Study? Communications (5N0690) Digital Marketing (5N1364) Media Analysis (5N1298) Research Skills for Journalism (5N2443) Technical Skills for Journalism (5N2463) Writing Skills for Journalism (5N2435) Work Experience (5N1356) Word Processing (5N1358)

This course offers students the opportunity to develop knowledge and essential skills in the various fields of Media Production. The Media and Film Production course is designed to prepare students for further study or a career in the Media Industry. It provides an introduction to skills required in Journalism, Film Making, Radio Production, Design, etc.…

Work in a Media Production Team. Real Life. Real Work. Hands-on Experience.

Visit our  channel here If you are someone who makes videos, records music, takes photographs, podcasts or has a genuine interest in the Media you consume, this is the course for you. Our alumni are Directors, Producers, Sound Designers, Camera people, Musicians, Editors, Comedians, Advertising Executives, Lighting Experts and more besides. We constantly engage with the…

MIX (Music Industry Xplained) brought to you by Hot Press Education is aimed at ambitious individuals who want to make their mark in the music industry or simply want to update their knowledge, expertise and network! At Hot Press they know how competitive the music & entertainment industry can be to break into that is…

What will I do? You will make short videos and documentaries for TV and social media. You will develop your skills in blogging, e-journalism and script-writing and work in Radio and TV studios developing your production skills. Students will gain an understanding of the history of the development of media and its evolution into the digital era.…

Duration This is a Full-time one year course, which runs from September to May, 3 days a week. Overview This new course aims to skill its students in the technical and performance skills required to produce creative and engaging podcasts for streaming and broadcast. Students will learn how to set up their own home studio…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: acquire the ability to write in different registers be able to edit and layout newspaper pages undertake research on a given topic demonstrate an understanding of political and social affairs both national and international.   Who should complete this course? Students who wish to achieve a QQI credit…

IADT offers short courses during the year (5 ECTS) as part of the Creative Futures Academy (CFA) – an initiative of Ireland’s three leading Higher Education providers of cultural and creative education (IADT, NCAD and UCD), funded by the Higher Education Authority’s Human Capital Initiative. The CFA supports the early and mid-career needs of creative…

This Storytelling for the Metaverse course will introduce you to new technologies and ways of telling stories. Using a variety of technologies such as motion-capture, AR and VR you will have an opportunity to experiment and learn about the possibilities for creating different kinds of narrative. You can be a complete novice or already have…

This Television course is for students who want to tell stories and express themselves through drama, comedy, non-fiction and formatted genres. Immerse yourself in the multi-disciplinary world of modern television content creation, from traditional linear TV to multi-platform content. Although the ways in which consume, shape and interact with the medium are changing, the core skills of…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent foundation for Film and Television degrees in; IADT (National Film School), DCU,, TU Dublin,  and other Higher Education Institutes and Universities. Students will acquire practical skills in both Film and…

Learn the fundamentals of Film and TV Production in our Level 5 course. Kinsale College offers supportive and practical ‘hands-on’ training with experienced teachers, working in a fun and creative learning environment. Kinsale College guides students through all aspects of Film and TV production and students have access to their own editing suite (iMac with…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: understand the ways in which the reading public is offered information develop writing skills that answer the editorial needs of newspapers, radio or television write in different registers work to pre-defined, tight deadlines spot a potential story demonstrate an understanding, in writing, of the difference between fact and…