AU615 · Level 8 · 3 years

Film and Documentary

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

308

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in making films and documentaries. It is built for people who want to work in film, television and the wider screen sector.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn the history and theory of film and also make things yourself. First-year subjects include editing, audio, cinematography, screenwriting, production design and visual effects, plus a documentary project. In second year you make a fiction film and take an industry project where you work for a client. Your studies also cover how stories are told and how media affects society.
Placement and abroad
Second year includes an industry project working with real clients.
Where it can lead
It can lead to careers in film, documentary, television and the audiovisual sector.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and stories, like working in a team, and are happy to work to production deadlines.

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
2026308Published after the final round
2025 302302369
2024 321321390
2023 311302398

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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