PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE Part-time course of 8 to 10 weeks duration. WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE? This course will be of interest to - those wishing to gain an outline appreciation of journalism
- those who wish to improve their practical writing skills for business or journalistic purposes.
AWARDING BODY The Irish Academy of Public Relations (IAPR) SYLLABUS OUTLINE The course gives a good grounding in the basic theory and practice of journalism. Topics studied include:
Introduction to Journalism
Journalists and the law
Use of language
News Reporting
Writing for Newsletters
Feature Articles
How the media works
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Practical Journalistic Writing Skills is an 'open entry' course.
Candidates must be at least 17 years of age.
Candidates should have a thorough knowledge of written and spoken English. LOCATION The
Practical Journalistic Writing Skills course is an outreach programme
which is taught in Community Schools and Colleges throughout the
country.
The list below is constantly being updated.
The colleges listed offer our courses in Spring and/or Autumn subject to demand.
Check details of the next course with your local college (see list below) and book directly with them. 
| ANTRIM | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| ARMAGH | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| CARLOW | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| CLARE | | Shannon | | Location: | St. Patrick’s Comprehensive |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
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| | Phone: | 061-361428 |
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| CORK | | Carrigaline | | Location: | Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | N/A |
| | Email: | adulted@carrigcs.ie |
| | Phone: | 021-4373767 |
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| | Douglas | | Location: | Douglas Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| | Website: | www.dcscork.ie |
| | Email: | adulted@dcscork.ie |
| | Phone: | 021-4294208 |
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| | Cork City | | Location: | Cork College of Commerce |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie |
| | Email: | adulted@ccoc.ie |
| | Phone: | 021-4222100 |
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| DERRY | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| DONEGAL | | Letterkenny | | Location: | Rossan College, Ballyraine |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.rossan.com |
| | Email: | enquiries@rossan.com |
| | Phone: | 074-9127100 |
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| DOWN | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| DUBLIN | | | | Clonsilla | | Location: | Hartstown Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.hartstown-cep.com |
| | Email: | adulted@eircom.net |
| | Phone: | 01-8209863 |
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| | Dun Laoghaire | | Location: | Dun Laoghaire College of Further Education |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.dlcfe.ie |
| | Email: | info@dlcfe.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-2809676 |
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| | Donaghmede | | Location: | The Donahies Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.donahiescs.ie |
| | Email: | donahcs@eircom.net |
| | Phone: | 01-8473522 |
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| | Lucan | | Location: | Lucan Community College |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.lucancc.ie |
| | Email: | admin@lucancc.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-6282077 |
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| | Malahide | | Location: | Malahide Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.iol.ie/~mhidecs/ |
| | Email: | adulted@malahidecs.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-8463244 / 01-8460949 |
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| | Skerries | | Location: | Skerries Community College |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| | Website: | N/A |
| | Email: | skerriescc@indigo.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-8490011 |
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| | Tallaght | | Location: | Old Bawn Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | http://indigo.ie/~obcsaded |
| | Email: | obcsaded@indigo.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-4526137 |
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| FERMANAGH | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| GALWAY | | Galway City | | Location: | Galway Community College, Wellpark |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.galwaycc.ie |
| | Email: | gcc@cgvec.ie |
| | Phone: | 091-755464 |
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| KILDARE | | Newbridge | | Location: | St. Conleth's VEC |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | N/A |
| | Email: | info@stconlethsvec.ie |
| | Phone: | 045-431417 |
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| KILKENNY | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| LAOIS | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| LEITRIM | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| LIMERICK | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| LONGFORD | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| LOUTH | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| MAYO | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| MEATH | | Ashbourne | | Location: | Ashbourne Community School |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.ashcom.ie |
| | Email: | admin@ashcom.ie |
| | Phone: | 01-8353066 |
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| | Dunboyne | | Location: | St. Peters College |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
| | Website: | N/A
| | Email: | N/A
| | Phone: | 01 8252552
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| OFFALY | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| ROSCOMMON | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| SLIGO | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| TIPPERARY | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| TYRONE | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| WATERFORD | | Dungarvan | | Location: | Colaiste Chathail Naofa |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks |
| | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.wd-vec.ie |
| | Email: | ccn@wd-vec.ie |
| | Phone: | 058-41195 |
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| WEXFORD | | No
courses are available for this county, please try another county or
contact The Irish Academy to hear more about our Online Courses. |
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| WICKLOW | | | Wicklow Town | | Location: | Abbey Community College |
| | Duration: | 8 – 10 weeks | | | Courses: | Introduction to Public Relations |
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| & Practical Journalistic Writing Skills |
| | Website: | www.abbeycc.net |
| | Email: | n/a |
| | Phone: | 0404 - 67567 |
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PLEASE BOOK DIRECTLY WITH
THE COLLEGE OF YOUR CHOICE
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