THE DIT IS offering a one-year, part-time graduate diploma in media studies which may interest teachers. It provides basic and practical skills in areas such as video, radio, print journalism and multimedia as well as theoretical analysis.

The course is designed for educationalists and people interested in teaching media studies. It is taught for an average of six hours over two evenings each week. The minimum entry requirements are a primary degree or equivalent.

Students who successfully complete the course are awarded the graduate diploma in media studies, while those who achieve a merit may proceed to an advanced diploma. Enquiries to the secretary, Department of Communications, Dublin Institute of Technology, Aungier Street, Dublin 2.