AU234 · Level 7 · 3 years

Design - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

237

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 common entry design degree where you sample different creative areas before choosing a specialism. Options are Animation, Graphic Design and Illustration, Film and Media Promotion, or Fashion Design with Promotion.

How long
3 years
What you study
You start with common modules such as visual enquiry, creative process and visual and material culture, plus electives that let you try areas like animation, drawing, sound recording, cinematography, scripting, fashion design, photography, graphic layout, illustration and UX. You can change specialism after the first semester if there is space.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
After three years you can continue to the Level 8 honours degree by joining year 4 of your chosen specialism, and then postgraduate study at ATU.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like small studio classes and want to try out several art and design areas.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Arts

Artistic fields like Fine Arts, Music, Theatre

The study of Creative Arts involves exploring various forms of artistic expression, including visual arts, performing arts, and media arts. This field encourages students to develop cultural awareness. E.g. Fine Arts, Drama and Theatre Studies, Music, Creative Writing.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026237Published after the final round
2025 227227394
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Donegal website ↗

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