DK769 · Level 7 · 3 years

Creative Media

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

174

Down 108 points since 2023 (282).

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About this course

This Level 7 degree covers digital creative work across design, video, audio, photography, interactive media and immersive technology.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study design, illustration, photography, web design, UX design, video and sound production, motion design and immersive experiences. You also study media and society, and in year 3 cover creative campaigns, AI and creative practice and group projects. Final year work is shown at the Creative Media degree show.
Placement and abroad
In year 3 you can spend 6 weeks in industry, and in year 2 you can take an Erasmus semester abroad.
Where it can lead
Roles include digital and graphic designer, UX and UI design, motion graphics, social media and photography, and you can apply for Year 4 of the BA (Hons) in Creative Media.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, enjoy design, video and digital tools, and like making things to show other people.

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
2026174Published after the final round
2025 190190382
2024 210210361
2023 282238399

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.

See the course on the Dundalk Institute of Technology website ↗

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