DK864 · Level 8 · 4 years

Film and Television Production

Dundalk Institute of Technology · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

246

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About this course

A Level 8 degree in making film and television, from planning and scriptwriting through to filming and editing. You work in DkIT's TV studio and the Carroll's building.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 covers film studies, cinematography, audio, post-production, TV studio and virtual production and writing for film and TV. Later years let you specialise in areas such as cinematography, documentary, drama, sound and production design. You also write an academic dissertation and complete a major project.
Placement and abroad
In Year 3 you do either a 4 week industry experience or an industry project module.
Where it can lead
Careers include director, editor, camera assistant, director of photography, colourist, producer, location manager and production assistant.
Who it suits
Suits students who love films and TV and enjoy hands-on, team-based production work.

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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
2026246Published after the final round
2025 235235376
2024 248248367
2023 246246398

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.

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