Media & Broadcasting Level 5
Course Code MND
NFQ Level 5
Duration 1 Year
QQI Code 5M18518
Award QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production
Why choose Media & Broadcasting?
This one-year course introduces you to the broadcasting and media industries with a strong emphasis on the practical skills needed to work in radio; television; online media; journalism and content creation.
All aspects of this dynamic course are integrated and assessed through individual or group assignments and projects in the college’s state-of-the-art radio and television studios.
Many students progress from the Diploma in Media and Broadcasting to Higher National Diplomas in Ballyfermot College or further studies elsewhere.
What will you study?
- Radio Programme Production (5N1379).
- Research Skills for Journalism (5N2443).
- Documentary Photography (5N1271).
- Television Studio Production (5N18477).
- Voice Production for Broadcasting (5N0638).
- Digital Media Technology (4N1858).
- Advertising (5N0748).
- Media Analysis (5N1298).
- Communications (5N0690).
- Work Experience (5N1356).
What do you need to apply?
Please refer to the Entry Requirements.
Progression Opportunities
- Graduates with a merit profile can automatically progress to
- Graduates with a merit profile may also apply for entry to QQI courses in BCFE, such as:
- Graduates 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 such as Journalism at DCU or apply for advanced entry to TU Dublin, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant higher education institution).
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I did Media & Broadcasting Diploma (MND) then Radio Programming & Production Diploma Level 6 Higher National Diploma (MRH) course and then Media Production Management BA Degree all in BCFE. The lecturers are so encouraging and supportive of work placements and they have the network to help you get your foot in the door of Ireland’s biggest broadcasters. It’s so important to put the theory learned in lectures into practice in the workplace as it’s the only way to get a start in the industry. Ballyfermot is so encouraging of this and I’ll always be forever grateful for their drive to get me into the workplace. I’m now living in London and freelance as a producer for Sky News and Channel 4 News.
Simon O’Leary
Media & Broadcasting Diploma (MND), Radio Programming & Production Diploma Level 6 Higher National Diploma (MRH), Media Production Management BA (Hons)