GC480 · Level 7 · 3 years

Graphic Communication Design

Griffith College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

283

Up 88 points since 2023 (195).

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About this course

A three-year Level 7 degree in graphic design that covers branding, digital media and visual communication.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year one covers drawing, digital tools and design principles. Later years add typography, illustration, photography, web design, branding and marketing. You build a portfolio and show final-year work at the college's Creative Week.
Who it suits
Suits students who like drawing and ideas, enjoy using design software and want hands-on studio 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

2023195202415220251092026283

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026283Published after the final round
2025 109109381
2024 152152399
2023 195195340

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

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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