Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in event planning and digital marketing. Students will develop a solid understanding of event management and digital marketing principles along with the ability to plan and execute successful events.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Computer Illustrated Graphics 5N1929
Advertising 5N0748
Team Working 5N1367
Work Experience 5N1356
Digital Marketing 5N1364
Digital Photography 5N1270
Event Production 5N1374
Public Relations 5N1405
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5048 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution.