GC462 · Level 8 · 3 years full-time · Portfolio course

Graphic Communication Design (Portfolio)

Griffith College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

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About this course

A three-year honours degree in graphic design, assessed entirely by continuous work with no written exams. Entry is by portfolio.

How long
3 years full-time
What you study
You build skills in typography, illustration, photography, branding, web design and interaction design. Later years add motion graphics, a thesis, a major project and professional portfolio work. You also work on live briefs from real clients and go on field trips to design cities in Europe.
Where it can lead
Careers include working in agencies, studios and start-ups.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative, enjoy drawing and visual ideas, and are happy to build a portfolio through project 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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026–Published after the final round
2025 AQAAQA574
2024 –––
2023 322322433

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

  • A language or Irish or English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics or Art: 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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