AU312 · Level 8 · 3 years

Communications with English

Atlantic Technological University - Donegal · Ulster

2026 Round 1 points

308

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About this course

This three-year honours degree mixes communications with English. It builds writing, speaking and content skills for many types of jobs.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 covers critical thinking, sociology, English literature and communication studies. Later modules include creative writing, the novel, Shakespeare, Romanticism, content design, media law and teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL).
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in media, the creative industries or communications roles, or do a Masters to teach English at second level or as a foreign language.
Who it suits
Suits students who love reading and writing and want to work with words and media.

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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
2026308Published after the final round
2025 316316418
2024 307307412
2023 303303400

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: 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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