AU302 · Level 8 · 3 years

Marketing

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

280

Down 22 points since 2023 (302).

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in marketing with a lot of practical, digital work. Graduates can work in Ireland or abroad.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers core business and marketing, including real social media campaigns. Year 2 includes digital marketing, copywriting, website performance, consumer insight and UX design thinking, with chances to earn Google, LinkedIn and HubSpot certificates. In year 3 you work on projects for real organisations.
Placement and abroad
An optional one-year work placement is available after year 2 if you have passed 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 50%.
Where it can lead
Marketing graduates are in demand in Ireland and abroad.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative and curious about people and brands, and enjoy social media and digital content.

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About Business and administration

Management, finance, and marketing strategies

Learn how businesses operate and are managed. This field covers various business topics such as finance, marketing, human resources, and operations. Students will learn skills in strategic planning, organizational behavior, and decision-making. E.g. Commerce, Business Studies, International Business.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026280Published after the final round
2025 300300352
2024 307307368
2023 302302387

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
  • Mathematics: 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.

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