Institute of Technology Carlow

Course Details

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media & Public Relations CW808

Course Description

This full-time three year honours degree, provides an academic and professional qualification for anyone interested in a career in the Media and Public Relations industries. Companies and organisations use Media Relations Officers or public relations staff to project their public profile and this course emphasises the skills needed to fulfil these roles. In addition, the course teaches the concepts and competencies required in TV and radio production and media performance. These skills are invaluable to aspiring PR professionals or students who wish to pursue television or radio careers as presenters or executives.

Course Duration

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3year

Career outcomes

When you graduate from this course you will be able to deal with all internal and external communication in the organisation. You will also be able to manage all the publishing requirements of the organisation as well as maintaining its web site. In addition you will be able to represent your organisation on radio and TV as well as preparing new releases and organise publicity events for your organisation. In addition, you will be able to carry out many of the planning and production executive roles associated with creating video and radio media.




Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media & Public Relations CW808 Institute of Technology Carlow