NEW BA (Honours) In Media Technologies (Media)

Why Choose the BA (Hons) in Media Technologies Programme

Embark on a unique, collaborative educational journey with the BA in Media Technologies—a strategic partnership between City of Dublin FET College, Ballyfermot, and Technological University Dublin (TUD). This programme offers a seamless, scaffolded pathway from a QQI Level 5 foundation through to a prestigious Level 8 Honours degree. You will spend your first three years honing your craft in the creative, hands-on environment of Ballyfermot College, before transitioning to TUD for your final year of advanced study.

Our curriculum bridges the gap between academic theory and high-stakes professional practice. You won’t just study media—you will create it, using cutting-edge technology while gaining a critical understanding of media law, ethics, and audience behaviour. By combining the specialised environment of Ballyfermot with the academic rigour of TUD, this degree empowers you to build a versatile, professional portfolio. Graduate with the enterprise skills and creative confidence to make your mark in the global media industry.

There are two streams: Film and Documentary Stream & Media Stream. This page relates to the Media Stream only.

Media Stream

The Media stream offers a dynamic and comprehensive toolkit for the modern creator, covering the full spectrum of contemporary broadcasting and digital journalism. This pathway encourages a multi-platform approach where you will develop essential skills in radio and podcast production, investigative journalism, and live broadcasting, alongside a critical understanding of social media strategy and digital trends. With a strong emphasis on current industry practices, you will learn to communicate across diverse formats, ensuring you can adapt to the fast-changing demands of journalism, commercial media, and digital content production, ultimately becoming a versatile strategist capable of engaging audiences in the digital age.

What Will You Study?

Provider Location

This is a new Tertiary degree programme delivered across 4 years. City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot and the School of Media in TU Dublin have designed the programme together, with this delivery model:

• Years 1, 2 and 3 are based in City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot
• Year 4 is based in TU Dublin.

What Do You Need To Apply?

The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:

• Leaving Certificate with five subjects at grade O6/H7,
  or
• Leaving Certificate with four subjects at grade O6 plus LCVP with distinction
  or
• Leaving Certificate Applied with distinction
  or
• Hold QQI Level 4 award with a minimum of a grade of distinction

Other qualifications Applicants may also present, A-Levels or other EU qualifications for equivalency. Qualifications from countries other than Ireland or the UK should be accompanied with a comparability statement from the National Academic Recognition Information Centre (NARIC).

Mature Applicants Applications from mature students aged 23 or over on January 1 of the year of application are welcome, and may be called to interview to outline their holistic life and career experience, interest in and aptitude for the field of study, and recognition of prior learning (see below).

All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must demonstrate CEFR proficiency at B2 for access. An Irish Leaving Certificate qualification achieved through English meets this requirement. Applicants who have full Level 5 or 6 QQI award obtained in Ireland will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

Applicants will be interviewed by City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot. They are not expected to show expertise in political, societal or media practices but should display an interest in, and aptitude for, the disciplines.

In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course you will also need to provide a portfolio of your recent work. Please see the ‘Portfolio Guidelines’ for details.

Portfolio Guidelines

All applicants must submit an original portfolio of recent media-related work. The portfolio will form part of the interview discussion.

Your submission should include work that is current, relevant to your application, and demonstrates your creative ability and potential. The focus should be on the quality of work presented rather than the quantity.

Example Portfolio Content

• Written Material A piece that demonstrates strong narrative ability, such as a script, short story, article, or school essay.
• Photography A selection of photographs taken by you (phone or camera) that show an understanding of composition, lighting, and subject choice. Maximum of 20 images .
• Video/Film Work Any film or video project you have created or contributed to. For group productions, clearly indicate the sections that demonstrate your specific role and contribution.
• Optional Additional Material
  • Storyboards for a completed or proposed project.
  • Audio work such as music recordings, podcasts, or sound design/audio created for a visual project.

Progression Opportunities

Professional Pathways

This Level 8 Honours degree is designed to get you industry-ready. Graduates from both the Film & Documentary and Media streams are prepared for a wide range of roles, including:

• Film & TV Documentary production, cinematography, directing, and post-production.
• Media & Digital Investigative journalism, broadcasting, podcasting, social media strategy, and multi-platform content creation.
• Freelance & Enterprise You will graduate with the professional portfolio and the entrepreneurial mindset needed to thrive in the modern creative economy.

Further Academic Study

As an Honours (Level 8) graduate, you are fully qualified to progress to postgraduate study. This degree provides a strong foundation for Master’s (Level 9) and Doctoral (Level 10) research programmes at leading universities in Ireland and internationally.

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