CK105 · Level 8 · 3 years, or 4 years on the International Pathway

Film and Screen Media - 3 years or 4 years (International Pathway)

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

382

Down 38 points since 2023 (420).

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About this course

A film studies degree covering the history, theory and style of film and screen media, with practical filmmaking built in.

How long
3 years, or 4 years on the International Pathway
What you study
Year 1 covers introduction to film studies, screen media and culture, early cinema and digital media, including a practical filmmaking module. You also study two other subjects in Year 1, then one in Years 2 and 3. Visiting filmmakers and speakers teach masterclasses.
Placement and abroad
A Screen Industries module with a short placement runs in some years, and the International Pathway adds a year at a partner university abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in the media, creative industries, journalism and teaching, or continue to postgraduate study.
Who it suits
Suits students who love films, enjoy writing and analysing, and want to try making their own.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026382Published after the final round
2025 390370440
2024 378357441
2023 420420499

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

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • 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.

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