Applications open for WLR, SETU Certificate in Radio and Podcasting Course
The 2026 WLR, S.E.T.U Certificate in Radio and Podcasting course is a practice-based introduction to radio broadcasting, presenting and podcasting jointly developed and delivered by
South East Technological University SETU, WLR and Beat.
The Course is delivered by both practising broadcasters and academic lecturers and is designed to give an introduction to the operation of a commercial radio station and the day-to-day work of broadcasters within it.
Students are not required to have any previous experience in radio.
If you are eager to ‘get a foot in the door’ of the broadcast industry but currently lack experience, why not sign up for this course to test your aptitude and build a portfolio?
How is the Course Delivered?
The course will be delivered on-site at both the WLR Broadcast Centre and the SETU Waterford Campus over 12 weeks, on Thursday, 7.00 pm-10.00 pm.
Classes will include:
- Lectures and practical sessions with group work and class discussion;
- Industry seminars with senior professional commercial radio managers and presenters;
- Case studies from WLR FM and Beat 102-103 highlight good practice in broadcasting.
There are no ‘exams’.
The assessment for the Certificate is based on completing practical assignments over the 12 weeks, designed to help participants learn.
The assignments are based on the ‘real-life’ world of radio broadcasting. Participants will ‘pitch’ an idea for a radio programme and go through a series of structured steps culminating in each participant creating their radio feature of broadcastable quality.
