DK764 · Level 7 · 3 years

Film and Television Production

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

272

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About this course

This Level 7 degree teaches you to make film and television, from scripts and planning to filming, editing and post production. It includes work in a TV studio and with virtual production.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study cinematography, audio, post production, TV studio and virtual production, directing, documentary, production design and writing for film and TV. Film studies and theory modules sit alongside the practical work. In year 3 you complete film projects and choose specialisms.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you do either an industry experience module or an industry project module.
Where it can lead
Roles include director, editor, camera operator, producer, production manager and sound recordist, and you can apply for Year 4 of the BA (Hons) Film and Television Production.
Who it suits
Suits students who love films, enjoy telling stories and are happy to work as part of a crew on practical projects.

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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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026272Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • 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.

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