DL864 · Level 8 · 3 years

Film Studies

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

337

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About this course

This degree is about thinking and writing about film. About three quarters is theory and a quarter is practical, so you also make things like podcasts and video essays.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study Hollywood, Irish, European and global cinema, film theory and documentary. You also learn screenwriting, podcasting, video essays and experimental filmmaking. In final year you complete either a written dissertation or a creative project.
Where it can lead
Careers include film criticism, journalism, festival programming, media research, digital content, PR and screenwriting development. Graduates can continue to an MA in Screenwriting or research degrees.
Who it suits
Suits students who love watching and discussing films and enjoy writing.

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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
2026337Published 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

  • English: 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 Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology website ↗

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