AU927 · Level 8 · 4 years

Creative Design

Atlantic Technological University - Sligo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

300

Down 23 points since 2023 (323).

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About this course

A Level 8 honours degree for creative problem solvers who want to become designers of products and other things. You work on real projects for real clients.

How long
4 years
What you study
The course has a lot of studio time. You learn drawing, sketching, CAD, digital media and model-making, and use workshops to build projects with companies. In Year 4 you complete a final project shown at the Yeats Academy showcase.
Placement and abroad
A work placement in Year 3, with a chance to take part in an international exchange.
Where it can lead
Graduates design things like cars, apps and medical devices, and work in graphics, electronic products and start-ups.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, like making things and enjoy solving everyday design problems.

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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

2023323202431220253052026300

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026300Published after the final round
2025 305305389
2024 312312367
2023 323323389

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

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 - Sligo website ↗

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