DK863 · Level 8 · 4 years

Creative Media

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

279

Down 20 points since 2023 (299).

How do your points compare?

Don't know your points? Use the CAO points calculator.

About this course

A Level 8 degree that mixes design, digital media and storytelling. You make creative content and also study how media affects society.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers design, photography, illustration, web design, interactive media and audio visual production. Later years add UX design, sound design, video production, immersive experiences, creative applications of AI and a group project. In Year 4 you complete an individual major project shown at the Fís degree show.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you can spend 6 weeks in industry.
Where it can lead
Careers include digital and graphic designer, UX and UI designer, content creator, motion graphics artist, social media manager, photographer and web and app designer.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, enjoy making things with technology and like working on projects in teams.

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

2023299202422820252332026279

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026279Published after the final round
2025 233227338
2024 228228343
2023 299282372

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
  • English: Higher H6 or Ordinary O3

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 ↗

Is Creative Media right for you?

Points tell you if you can get in. They don't tell you if you'll enjoy it. The CAO Interest Test matches your interests to more than 1,400 CAO courses, including courses in Arts, and shows which ones fit your points.

Take the CAO Interest Test Try the free test first

The same course at other colleges

Similar courses in Arts

Level 8 courses with the closest 2026 Round 1 points.

Points and course details change every year. Always check cao.ie and the college website before you fill in your CAO form.