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NFQ LEVEL: 5 and 6 AWARD QQI
DURATION: 2 Years
Year 1: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Photography (5M2094).
Year 2: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Photography (6M3732).
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โถ Kickstart your creativity and learn what it takes to make an impact online. Media may have moved on from print publications, but the power of an image, or a story well told, remains. Whether you want to work in business public relations politics or mainstream news then the ability to make edit and publish quality images and content is a skill that will stand to you for the rest of your career.
โถ On this course students will learn the skills they need for this fast-paced creative industry where self-discipline is key. This course leans towards media photography such as documentary photography and photojournalism.
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โถ Purpose built state of the art Photography studio.
โถ Dedicated Podcast and Broadcasting studios.
โถ Full access to Adobe CC suite of Digital Media Packages.
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Ballyfermot Southwest Campus
FET College Ballyfermot Road/Kylemore Road is a constituent College of the City of Dublin Education and Training Board.
BCFE is a college of further and higher education located in Dublin 10.
What is a Tertiary Degree?
A Tertiary Degree is a new education pathway in Ireland that combines Further Education and Training (FET) with Higher Education, creating a seamless route to a full honours degree. Students begin their studies in an FET college and progress directly to university, without competing through the traditional CAO points race.
At City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot, Colรกiste Dhรบlaigh, and Technological University Dublin, this means:
๐ Years 1 - 3
Study at either City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot or City of Dublin FET College Colรกiste Dhรบlaigh, building practical skills, confidence, academic knowledge, and industry experience in a supportive learning environment.
๐ Year 4
Progress directly to Technological University Dublin to complete your Level 8 Honours Degree.
Why Choose a Tertiary Degree?
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Direct pathway to a Level 8 Honours Degree
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No traditional CAO points competition
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Lower costs, with no tuition fees during the FET years
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Smaller class sizes and additional learner support
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Industry experience and work placements
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Designed for school leavers, mature students, and career changers
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A smoother transition from Further Education to University
A new pathway to a Level 8 degree through City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot, FET College Colรกiste Dhรบlaigh, and Technological University Dublin.
Start local. Build skills. Progress to university. Graduate with a recognised honours degree.
What is a Tertiary Degree?
A Tertiary Degree is a new education pathway in Ireland that combines Further Education (FET) and Higher Education (university) into one continuous route to a full honours degree. Students begin in an FET college and progress directly into university without competing through the traditional CAO points race.
At FET College Ballyfermot and TU Dublin, this means:
๐ Years 1 - 3
Study at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot, building practical skills, confidence, and academic foundations.
๐ Years 4
Progress to TU Dublin to complete your Level 8 Honours Degree.
Why choose a Tertiary Degree?
Direct pathway to a Level 8 degree
No traditional CAO points competition
Lower costs, with no tuition fees in the early years
Smaller class sizes and additional support in FET
Industry experience and work placements
Designed for school leavers, mature students, and career changers
A new pathway to a Level 8 degree through FET College Ballyfermot and TU Dublin.
Start local. Build skills. Progress to university. Graduate with a recognised honours degree.
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Embark on a unique, collaborative educational journey with the BA in Media Technologiesโa strategic co-designed Tertiary Degree partnership between City of Dublin FET College, Ballyfermot, and Technological University Dublin (TUD). This programme offers a seamless, scaffolded pathway from a QQI Level 5 foundation through to a prestigious Level 8 Honours degree. You will spend your first three years honing your craft in the creative, hands-on environment of Ballyfermot College, before transitioning to TUD for your final year of advanced study (either TU Blanchardstown, or TU Tallaght).
16/06/2026
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐จ ๐๐จ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ง๐ข ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ - ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ฌ Michaela Hayes is another one of City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot's most exciting Radio & Podcasting alumni, and right now she's having a career-defining year. In fact, it's the kind of year that most people in the industry only dream about.
Michaela can be heard daily Mon โ Fri 10am -3pm on SPIN 1038 and in the southern half of Ireland across SPIN South West.
This month, Michaela won a Hot Press Radio DJ of the Year as voted for by listeners โ a remarkable public recognition of the talent, personality and dedication she has built since graduating. And she didn't stop there. Michaela is also the founder of a brand new broadcast radio station SPIN K-POP dedicated entirely to Korean pop music, broadcasting terrestrially right across Ireland and Britain. It's bold, it's innovative, and it's exactly the kind of creative ambition that sets City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot graduates apart.
Michaelas achievements haven't gone unnoticed by the industry either. Last year, Michaela received an IMRO Award for her outstanding contribution to Irish music โ one of the most respected honours in the Irish music and radio world. To receive industry recognition at that level speaks volumes about how far she has come and the impact she is making.
But here's what makes her story truly special. When Michaela first walked through the doors at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot, she thought she wanted to be a newsreader. It was the course itself โ the training, the experience, the guidance โ that opened her eyes to a whole different world of possibility. City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot didn't just teach her the craft. It helped her discover who she really was as a broadcaster, and where she truly belonged.
To this day, Michaela attributes her success directly to her time at City of Dublin FET College Ballyfermot. It was the foundation that everything else was built on. Michaela did MND the foundation Media Course, Specialised then in Radio Producing Presenting on the 2 year MRH Radio Course then competed the final Degree year with Media Production Management
And she hasn't forgotten where it all began. Each year, Michaela returns to campus to run workshops with current students on the Radio & Podcasting course โ sharing her real-world experience, her industry contacts, and her hard-won knowledge to help the next generation find their voice and step into the spotlight.
Her journey is proof that the right course, at the right college, can change everything.
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12/06/2026
๐ฅณ Huge congratulations to Michaela Hayes on winning Hot Press Radio DJ of the Year!
Michaelaโs journey to the airwaves started with the Media & Broadcasting post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) course at Ballyfermot College of FET. From there, she specialised in Radio Programming & Production, before progressing to complete her degree in Media Production Management.
โก๏ธ Last year, Michaela joined our Higher Options 2025 Further Education and Training (FET) learner panel, where she shared how her PLC helped shape her career path. Having previously won an IMRO Award for her outstanding contribution to Irish music, it is fantastic to see her talent and dedication recognised.
โฑ๏ธ Weโre now counting down the days to Higher Options 2026 and look forward to chatting to more students and getting to know their stories - if you're planning to attend this year, be sure to find our This is FET stand to find out about PLCs in your local area that can help take you to your dream career.
Don't forget to get your ticket for Higher Options 2026 at https://bit.ly/487rttg! The event will be held in the RDS Dublin on 16-18 September.
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12/06/2026
This is Natasha Czopor and her daughter Seran and the harp which Natasha made during her time with the college in last Sunday Independent. Natasha completed PTHT2 this year.
Our Animation and Games course hosted its end-of-year show at the IFI, showcasing a wide range of work โ final films, character animation, game prototypes, and immersive VR/AR demos and concept art. Huge thanks to everyone who attended: students, alumni, staff and industry partners โ your support, feedback and networking made the night.
09/06/2026
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