SE201 · Level 8 · 4 years

Design (Visual Communications)

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

314

Up 31 points since 2023 (283).

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About this course

A graphic design degree about communicating ideas through images, type, colour and layout, for print and screen.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study design, typography, illustration, photography and digital design tools from first year. Later years cover poster, logo, branding and packaging design, plus design history and culture, marketing and legal aspects of design. Final year includes a thesis and a full design brief.
Where it can lead
Graduates find work in advertising agencies, design consultancies, digital media, television, web design, marketing, publishing and illustration. They can also go on to a Higher Diploma in Art and Design in Education or a masters.
Who it suits
Suits students who are creative and visual, enjoy art and design, and like turning ideas into finished pieces.

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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
2026314Published after the final round
2025 301301413
2024 292292401
2023 283283398

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

  • Polish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Slovakian: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Portugese: Higher H5 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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