- Applicants should have completed Leaving Certificate course or equivalent
- Mathematics at ordinary level is desirable
- Mature Applicants welcome
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry
- Use of a computer / laptop and Wi-Fi is desirable
Certificate in Marketing with Digital Media
One of the most popular Digital marketing courses in Dublin, this QQI Level 5 is an excellent introduction to digital marketing The course modules include: Digital Marketing, Marketing Practice, Behavioural Studies, Statistics, Economics, Entrepreneurial Skills and key IT modules giving graduates the skills needed to advance to 3rd Level or to work in the digital marketing sector. Here’s what one of our 2025 graduates has to say:
“…Before committing to
a Level 8 course, I wanted to find out if marketing was really for me, and the Marketing course at Rathmines College gave me that chance. Unlike the Leaving Cert, the PLC allowed me to focus on areas I was genuinely curious about, like Marketing Practice, Behavioural Studies, and Economics. I wanted to learn about the core principles of business and marketing, and this course delivered exactly that. The tutors were always there to help with any questions you might have on the subject material, which made the learning experience more approachable and enjoyable. One of the highlights was the collaboration with Oxfam for the Thrift Shop module, where we gained exposure to real-world business concepts like pricing, display, and stock sorting, all while supporting a great cause. Thanks to the skills I developed in Rathmines College, I’ll be starting Marketing, Innovation and Technology at DCU this September. I’d absolutely recommend this course to anyone who wants to explore marketing and business before diving into a full degree…”
Ross McFetridge | Class of 2025 | Now Studying at DCU | Level 8 Degree Course in Marketing Innovation and Technology (MINT | DC240
Course requirements
Course modules
- Marketing Practice
- Digital Marketing
- Applied Economics
- Behavioural Studies
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Statistics
- Word Processing
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Personal and Professional Development
- Generative AI for Everyone
- Leveraging AI for Enhanced Content Creation
- Maths (Optional)
- European Language (Optional)
Education Progression
Students who complete the one-year Certificate in Marketing with Digital Media at QQI Level 5 can progress through the CAO system to Higher Education courses in Trinity College Dublin, UCD, DCU, Maynooth University, TU Dublin, National College of Ireland and IADT. Popular courses that our graduates have progressed to include:
- DC240 Marketing, Innovation and Technology – Level 8
- DC111 Business Studies – Level 8
- TU920 Digital Marketing [Blanchardstown]
- TU922 Marketing [City Centre – Aungier Street]
Our most recent graduates have progressed to a range of Level 8 Business and Marketing courses including Business Studies in DCU, Digital Marketing, Marketing and Business Studies in TU Dublin, Business in NUI Maynooth and Sustainability in UCD. This year, a number of our graduates have also opted for apprenticeships, and are now gaining valuable experience in sales and marketing roles while furthering their education.
Collobarative Marketing Projects
Project Based Assessment
In collaboration with Oxfam Ireland, our 2024 Marketing students ran a college Thrift Shop and it was a huge success. By selling pre-loved items, this initiative not only raised money for a a great cause but helped students learn about the importance of sustainability. All promotional activities were run by our innovative students including social media marketing, personal selling, sales promotion PR and poster design. A branding style guide was created for the shop and it was a real team effort with both staff and students donating stock through our collection stations in the college. This project counted towards students final grade, as part of the continuous assessment for 3 modules.
Course Fees
Total Course Fee
No hidden extras
€50
Total
€50
