MT822 · Level 8 · 4 years

Photography and Media Production

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

264

Down 39 points since 2023 (303).

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About this course

A degree in Cork about professional photography, video and media. You learn both still and moving image work.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers moving image, photography and image capture, visual literacy, working with light, photography history and workflows from planning to editing. You also explore the idea of place. Electives include film language and animation principles. In final year you complete a major project and present it at different stages.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work across the photography, video and media industry, where both still and moving image skills are needed. Further study to master's or PhD level is possible.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy taking photos and making video and want to turn that into a career.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026264Published after the final round
2025 288288339
2024 279228327
2023 303303390

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 or Irish: 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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