AU623 · Level 8 · 4 years

Graphic Design and Illustration

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

308

Down 10 points since 2024 (318).

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About this course

A four-year honours degree in graphic design and illustration. The first semester is shared with other design courses, so you can switch if you want.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study visual communications, illustration, typography, advanced digital design and book arts for design. You also take photography, digital media, design history and business skills. Later modules include contemporary design theory and a major visual communications project.
Placement and abroad
One full year is professional practice. It can be an industry placement, a mix of placement and international exchange, or industry projects on campus. That year is delivered online to suit remote placements.
Where it can lead
Employers value design graduates for creative problem solving, communication and IT skills.
Who it suits
Suits students who love drawing, lettering and layout, enjoy working digitally, and like turning ideas into visuals.

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 316316408
2024 318339389
2023 Not offered under this code

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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