Ireland

Writing Skills for Journalism - Online

Course code: 5N2435
Level: Level 5
Award: Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification: Minor
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: Students are given ample time (8 weeks) to complete the course and can start it at any time of the year.

Programme summary

Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 5 component Certificate in Writing Skills for Journalism (5N2435).

Leaving certificate, Level 4 certificate or equivalent in a relevant subject area and/or relevant practical experience (3 years minimum) – Please ask about our requirements surrounding Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for entry.
Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempt from the above prerequisites.
English Language Requirement: Students entering programmes leading to awards at Level 5 are expected to be able to: be proficient at reading, drafting, preparing and understanding information across a broad range of topics, including quantitative information.
Learners undertaking this programme must have basic IT skills and access to the necessary equipment to enable them to undertake an online programme: computer, broadband, email, Microsoft, recording equipment necessary for some skills demonstration tasks, and where applicable any other specialised software/equipment.
As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

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