AU617 · Level 8 · 3 years

Animation and Game Design

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

367

Down 33 points since 2023 (400).

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About this course

A three-year honours degree for people who want to work in animation or games, or make their own animated films or video games. You choose either Animation or Game Design after first year.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers drawing, 3D digital tools, editing, visual effects, screenwriting and game design. In second and third year some modules are shared and others depend on your pathway. You build skills in 3D modelling, character animation and game design and theory. The course has been running since 2016 as part of a wider design degree.
Where it can lead
Graduates are in demand for roles such as 2D artist, 3D modeller, technical director, storyboard artist and compositor.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy drawing and digital art, like using software to build characters and worlds, and are interested in games or animated films.

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

2023400202440120254002026367

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026367Published after the final round
2025 400400462
2024 401401446
2023 400401462

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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