AU519 · Level 7 · 3 years

Design - Common Entry

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

232

Down 22 points since 2023 (254).

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About this course

This is the first year of a Level 7 design course, with a choice of specialism after Year 1. You try different design areas before choosing.

How long
3 years
What you study
In Year 1 you explore design, then start to focus in the second semester. Other subjects include photography, digital media, design history, creative problem solving and business skills. In Year 2 you move to Product Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design and Illustration, or Textile and Fashion Design.
Placement and abroad
The course includes a year of professional practice, which can be an industry placement, a mix of placement and exchange abroad, or industry projects on campus.
Where it can lead
Specialist graduates can apply to the matching honours degree, and careers include product, interior, graphic and fashion designer.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like solving problems visually and are not yet sure which design area to choose.

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

2023254202425120252412026232

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026232Published after the final round
2025 241241430
2024 251271397
2023 254262422

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 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

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 - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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