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CAO Course Detail

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Course Code:
DC132
Title:
Journalism
College:
DCU
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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Journalism is the practice of investigating, summarising, and broadcasting an event to the public.

This course deals with the content of journalism (politics, economics, science), the context within which the profession of journalism is practiced (historical, cultural, legal), and practical skills in print, broadcasting and new communications technologies.

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Range of possible career choices in journalism and areas such as the information sector, community development and the public service. 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 410
History:
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2009 - 425
2008 - 475
2007 - 455
2006 - 455
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2004 - 465
2003 - 490
2002 - 475
2001 - 480
2000 - 465
1999 - 475
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FETAC Major Awards Linked to this course:

EPJXX
5M2464
ERPXX
5M4511
ETFPX
EMPXX


Module Requirements:

EPJXX/5M2464 - Distinctions in 5 modules including:

  • G20001 or 5N0690
  • E20008 or 5N1298 or G20031 or 5N1370
  • E20078 or 5N2435

    and 2 from the following
  • E20011 or 5N0757
  • E20076 or 5N2443
  • E20077 or 5N2463



ERPXX/5M4511 - Distinctions in 5 modules including:

  • G20001 or 5N0690
  • E20008 or 5N1298 or G20031 or 5N1370
  • E20078 or 5N2435

    and 2 from the following
  • E20011 or 5N0757
  • E20076 or 5N2443
  • E20137 or 5N1379



ETFPX - Distinctions in 5 modules including:

  • G20001 or 5N0690
  • E20008 or 5N1298 or G20031 or 5N1370
  • E20078 or 5N2435

    and 2 from the following
  • E20011 or 5N0757
  • E20076 or 5N2443
  • E20149 or E20150



EMPXX - Distinctions in 5 modules including:

  • G20001 or 5N0690
  • E20008 or 5N1298 or G20031 or 5N1370
  • E20078 or 5N2435


Notes
A new scoring system for FETAC awards will apply for entry through the CAO from 2013.
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