Radio Broadcast Course

The Diploma in Radio Production is an industy-led, multi-award winning radio broadcast training course run in Tralee, County Kerry. Trainees gain the key practical skills and experience needed to work in the radio industry and wider media sector. The course is the only full time radio broadcast training course in Ireland delivered in partnership with a licenced radio station and the only course to win 4 PPI National Radio awards. Successful candidates receive 50 weeks industry led, practical skills training and up to 12 weeks in-company experience. Former trainees work at the BBC, RTE, Communicorp, UTV Radio, Independent News & Media, Thomas Crosbie Holdings, the Independent Local Radio sector and a host of other online and media production companies. Our radio graduates have been awarded with over 20 PPI radio awards to date.

What you’ll study

• Understanding Broadcast Audiences
• Researching & Recording Information
• Recording & Editing Audio
• Storytelling & Crafted Radio
• News & Sports Journalism
• Copywriting & Commercial Production
• Live Radio Presentation
• Producing Radio Programmes
• Job Seeking & Career Building Skills
• Freelance Employment Techniques
• Online Media – podcasting, blogging, social