Course Code MJH
NFQ Level 6*
Duration 2 Years
Award Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Journalism)
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Journalism)
This practical journalism course focuses on developing your multimedia skills to prepare you to work across all platforms: social, mobile, broadcast, digital and print journalism. On completion this course you will have developed your writing, researching and production skills necessary for working across all the different media platforms. Throughout this course you are encouraged to create high quality media which can be used to build up your portfolio of work which is essential for seeking a place in higher education or for employment.
In particular, at the end of this course you will have trained to become a skilled digital content creator who can demonstrate essential skills and the use of new technologies for the fast-moving 21st century media workplace. This includes using smartphone recording and editing for digital journalism and digital page production which involves using different audio, video, graphic and written content to create digital assets
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate in Creative Media Production (Journalism)
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Journalism)
BCFE’s journalism course gave me the confidence, courage and knowledge to pursue a career in journalism. I landed an internship at a women’s digital media publication in 2017 and was promoted to Deputy Editor of three websites, including Shemazing.net in 2019. I’ve been able to interview all kinds of people thanks to the skills I developed during my two years at BCFE. The course is hands-on, practical and gives you a strong understanding of the industry and will strengthen your love of writing and storytelling.
Kat O’Connor, Deputy Editor, Shemazing.net
Higher National Diploma in Journalism (MJH 2015-2017)
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Ballyfermot College of Further Education helped to shape my understanding of the Irish media landscape and its different news values. During the two-year Diploma in Journalism we created a student newspaper, the Student Chronicle. While working on the paper I discovered I really enjoyed working in a news environment, the thrill of trying to find stories, getting interviews and seeing the finished product. Without BCFE I wouldn’t be where I am today. I can’t recommend the college enough for anyone who is looking to work in journalism.
Oisín Ó Cuilleanáin, Multimedia Journalist RTE
Higher National Diploma in Journalism, (MJH 2015 – 2017)
BA in Media Production Management, (MPM 2018)
On successful completion of Year 1 of a two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) an Higher National Certificate (HNC) will be claimed for each 1st Year HND student. It will be included as part of the overall HND award on successful completion of Year 2.