Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) & Media Studies
FETAC Certificate in Media Production (EMPXX) - NQAI Level 5

Ballsbridge College Students 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.

Graduates of this course are ideally suited to employment in a variety of media-related industries in Ireland and abroad. 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.

Course Content

  • English as a Foreign Language
  • Media Analysis
  • Desk Top Publishing
  • Print Journalism
  • Communications
  • Word Processing
  • Work Experience
  • Internet
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Preparation

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
*There will be an additional charge to cover exam entry for students taking these exams.

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. The International Students Information Document available from the college gives further details.
  • All applicants must fully comply with any necessary residence requirements pertaining at the time of application.

HIgher Education Links

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.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links:

  • Students with a Merit / Distinction profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 2 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.

What our students say about the course

"This course prepared me well for third-level education and explored the wide spectrum of media study. I strongly recommend the course to students who want to work in media. The course was a secure bridge to my future."
Gorashi Abdoun

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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

- Property:

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

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Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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