TRY SETU - See what the Carlow campus has to offer with upcoming events

Try Media and Marketing

Ready to turn your curiosity into a career?

You will leave TRY Media and Marketing 2024 with a deeper understanding of all things media and marketing, a better sense of how college will be for you and a nice bag of SETU goodies and competition prizes.

We will take you to our industry-standard TV and radio studios to try out the world of television and radio. From TV broadcasting to podcasting, discover the magic that happens behind the microphone.

You will also experience the thrill of marketing in the digital age with sessions designed to uncover the secrets of effective marketing strategies, social media and branding techniques that leave a lasting impact.

Dr Irene McCormack, Senior Lecturer in Media and Communications, SETU said:

"We are delighted to offer this media practice taster opportunity to senior cycle students wondering about careers in media, marketing and online industries.

"There will be a chance for everyone to try out our Carlow campus radio and TV studios, to present segments, see themselves on a proper TV set and work behind the scenes on cameras and production roles. It's a unique event and not one to be missed by would-be marketers, influencers and creators."

Dr Denise Earle, Programme Director BA (hons) Digital Marketing and Analytics said:

"You will also experience the thrill of marketing in the digital age with sessions designed to uncover the secrets of effective marketing strategies, social media branding techniques that leave a lasting impact."

Try Sport Coaching 

Have you ever wondered what is it's like to delve into the world of sports coaching?

Try Sports Coaching is designed specifically for CAO applicants who want the unique chance to walk a day in the shoes of our students, experiencing our state-of-the-art facilities and meeting the experts who drive our programs. This event is only open to 5th, 6th year, FE and mature students.

Attendees will have the opportunity to experience a day in the life of an SETU student and explore sports coaching as a career path. During the event, participants will engage in hands-on session where they learn basic coaching techniques, understand coaching methodologies, and gain insights into the dynamics of sports coaching.

These events aim to not only introduce students to the fundamentals of sports coaching but also to help them determine if pursuing coaching roles aligns with their interests and aspirations.

Both events take place on Tuesday March 5 at SETU, Kilkenny Road, Carlow, from 9.30am to 1pm.

You can register here for either TRY event: Try Events - SETU