AU616 · Level 8 · 3 years

Communications and Media

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

316

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in making content for digital and social media. It covers the skills to create and share stories across lots of platforms.

How long
3 years
What you study
You learn photography, video for content creators, audio, editing, podcasting, web design and building an online brand. First year also covers marketing, public relations and how the media works in society. Later you do smartphone filmmaking, digital storytelling and a project on advocacy and PR. You also learn to write accurate and ethical content.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is part of the course.
Where it can lead
Careers include content creation, media production, local journalism, social media branding, digital marketing, advertising and campaigning.
Who it suits
Suits students who love creating videos, photos and posts, enjoy telling stories online, and like both solo and team projects.

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
2026316Published after the final round
2025 301299328
2024 303303391
2023 308308360

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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