English as a Foreign Language (EFL)
& Media Studies
FETAC Certificate in Media Production (EMPXX)
NQAI Level 5
Course Description
English has become one of the main international languages of communication in recent years.
Ireland is well-known as a centre for the provision of English language programmes and Ballsbridge College is one of the foremost centres of this provision for international students in Dublin.
The EFL & Media Studies course is for international students who wish to develop English language skills which they will then be able to use in the Media: television, radio and print journalism.
Skills are developed through the production of a portfolio of work throughout the year.
Extra Certification
University of Cambridge Awards:
- First Certificate in English
- Certificate in Advanced English
- Certificate in Proficiency
Students are entered for the certificate most appropriate to their level of English
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course are ideally suited to employment in a variety of media-related industries.
Successful graduates will have a recognised certificate of competence in English as well as a portfolio of media-related work that will enhance any job application. Some graduates will use their skills in employment in Ireland, others will return to their home country and use their qualifications there.
A significant number of students use this course as a foundation English language course before continuing to further courses at degree and post-graduate level.
Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Certificate / Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of an additional subject exemption. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for more information.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have at least an upper intermediate level of English.
- Applicants will be required to take an assessment test in English prior to joining the course.
- Applicants are required to complete a special application form for international students available from the college before joining the course.
- All applicants must fully comply with any necessary residence requirements pertaining at the time of application.
Course Content
- English as a Foreign Language
- Media Analysis
- Desktop Publishing
- Print Journalism
- Communications
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
- Internet
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FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Criminology and Social Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code: DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Business Communications
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Health Sector Studies
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Health & Safety Studies (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Community & Health Services (Award Code:DCHSX) NQAI Level 5 - Human Resources Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Aid & Development Studies
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - International Event Management
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Marketing Advertising & Management
FETAC Certificate in Marketing (Award Code: BMXXX) NQAI Level 5 - Office Systems
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Property Management (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Skills for the Knowledge Economy (New Course)
FETAC Certificate in Business Studies (Award Code: BBSXX) NQAI Level 5 - Web Authoring & Multimedia
FETAC Certificate in Multimedia Production (Award Code: EMMPX) NQAI Level 5 - Advanced Cerificate in Business
FETAC Advanced Certificate in Business (Pilot) NQAI Level 6
Contact Info:
Ballsbridge College of Further Education
Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie
